The World Wheat Book

The World Wheat Book
Author: ANGUS William, BONJEAN Alain, VAN GINKEL Maarten
Publisher: Lavoisier
Total Pages: 1285
Release: 2011
Genre: Wheat
ISBN: 2743011025

It is ten years since Volume 1 of The World Wheat Book was completed and the intervening years have seen many changes in the world economy, in agriculture in the countries where wheat is grown, and major developments in the techniques of wheat breeding.This second volume therefore updates, but does not replace, the first volume by adding to the countries discussed, giving an update on agronomy and cropping practices, and reviewing the technological advances in wheat breeding techniques.The opening chapters summarise the history of wheat growing, the development of wheat breeding, and the current status of breeding in the countries covered. The next set of chapters looks at agronomy and cropping practices in a wide range of wheat growing regions across the world. The third set of chapters records the latest advances in wheat breeding, looking at concepts and strategies as well as current and developing techniques. The fourth set reviews the developing end uses. The final group of chapters examines specific biotic and abiotic threats from viruses, insect pests and diseases.This book is subtitled A History of Wheat Breeding. It would be even more accurate to say that it records and discusses the continuing history of wheat breeding. As stated by Pierre Pagesse, Chairman of Groupe Limagrain, in his Preface: "The future of wheat rests in our hands and in those who succeed us. Let us try to do this together in a visionary and determined manner".

Sustainable Agriculture Volume 2

Sustainable Agriculture Volume 2
Author: Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 985
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400703945

This book gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions. It will therefore help all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians who wish to build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for future generations.

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 24, Part 2

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 24, Part 2
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2010-04-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470650257

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 24, Part 2 presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a practical understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.

Kirk-Othmer Food and Feed Technology, 2 Volume Set

Kirk-Othmer Food and Feed Technology, 2 Volume Set
Author: Wiley
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1786
Release: 2007-12-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 047017448X

This two-volume set features selected articles from the Fifth Edition of Wiley's prestigious Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. This compact reference features the same breadth and quality of coverage found in the original, but with a focus on topics of particular interest to food technologists, chemists, chemical and process engineers, consultants, and researchers and educators in food and agricultural businesses, alcohol and beverage industries, and related fields.

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 37

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 37
Author: Jules Janick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-01-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118497953

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.

New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research

New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research
Author: Prem Lal Kashyap
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2022-05-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981164134X

This book discusses the research progress on pathology, entomology, nematology, and resource management of wheat and barley crops. The volume summarizes the research progress and discusses the future perspectives based on current understanding of the existing issues and advancing cutting-edge technologies in the field. The book aims to help in deciding future research and development agenda by devising better strategies and techniques to cultivate these crops under clean and sustainable environment. Through this book an international group of leading wheat and barley researchers unveil the emerging concepts and issues related to biotic stresses and resource management and offers latest glimpses of technological needs and resource optimization in wheat and barley production system. Also, key topics such as frontier mechanization technologies, improved precision farming techniques, pluralistic extension and policy interventions for enhancing the resource efficiency and livelihood security of the farmers are explored here. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, molecular breeders, cereal biochemists and biotechnologists, policymakers and professionals working in the area of wheat and barley research, food and cereal industry. Also, the book serves as an additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture and food sciences. National and international agricultural scientists, policy makers will also find this book to be a useful read. Volume 1 of New Horizons in Wheat and Barley Research covers global trends, breeding and quality enhancement.

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 46

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 46
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2023-02-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119874122

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.

Molecular Breeding in Wheat, Maize and Sorghum

Molecular Breeding in Wheat, Maize and Sorghum
Author: Mohammad Anwar Hossain
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2021-06-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1789245435

The global population is projected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050, and food and feed production will need to increase by 70%. Wheat, maize and sorghum are three key cereals which provide nutrition for the majority of the world's population. Their production is affected by various abiotic stresses which cause significant yield losses. The effects of climate change also increase the frequency and severity of such abiotic stresses. Molecular breeding technologies offer real hope for improving crop yields. Although significant progress has been made over the last few years, there is still a need to bridge the large gap between yields in the most favorable and most stressful conditions.

Wheat Quality For Improving Processing And Human Health

Wheat Quality For Improving Processing And Human Health
Author: Gilberto Igrejas
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030341631

Wheat Quality for Improving Processing and Human Health brings together an international group of leading wheat scientists to outline highly relevant and diverse aspects and the latest advances in understanding of the world’s most consumed cereal. Topics covered include LMW glutenins, starch-related proteins, and the impact of processing on composition and consumer health. Individual chapters focus on important factors such as FODMAPs, protein structure, dough viscoelasticity and fumonisins. The environmental effects on allergen content are comprehensively covered, as are phenolic compounds and molecular markers. The major quality screening tools and genetic resources are reviewed in depth. Gluten is a major focus of this work with chapters dedicated to health effects, analytical methods and standards, proteomics and mutant proteins. Starting in 2015, wheat quality scientists from across the globe have united to develop the Expert Working Group for Improving Wheat Quality for Processing and Health under the umbrella of the Wheat Initiative. This joint effort provides a framework to establish strategic research and organisation priorities for wheat research at the international level in both developed and developing countries. This Expert Working Group aims to maintain and improve wheat quality for processing and health under varying environmental conditions. The Group focuses on a broad range of wheat quality issues including seed proteins, carbohydrates, nutrition quality and micronutrient content, grain processing and food safety. Bioactive compounds are also considered, both those with negative effects such as allergens and mycotoxins, and those with positive effects such as antioxidants and fibre. The Group also works in the development of germplasm sets and other tools that promote wheat quality research. Wheat quality specialists working on the wheat value chain, and nutritionists will find this book a useful resource to increase and update their knowledge of wheat quality, nutrition and health issues.