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Breeding Sorghum for Diverse End Uses
A global overview of all significant global efforts for the genetic improvement of sorghum, including its applications in human food and biofuels
Aruna C (Edited by), K.B.R.S. Visarada (Edited by), B. Venkatesh Bhat (Edited by), Vilas A. Tonapi (Edited by)
9780081018798, Elsevier Science
Hardback, published 21 September 2018
450 pages
27.6 x 21.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.19 kg
Breeding Sorghum for Diverse End Uses is a comprehensive overview of all significant global efforts for the genetic improvement of sorghum, a major crop of many semi-arid nations that is suitable for a huge range of uses, from human food, to biofuels. Split into two main sections, the book initially reviews the genetic suitability of sorghum for breeding, also providing the history of the genetic improvement of the grain. Finally, other sections look at specific breeding programs that could be improved in a number of areas, including human food, animal feed and industrial usage. Readers in academics, research, plant genetics and sorghum development will find this resource of great value. In addition, it is essential reading for engineers who utilize sorghum for food, feed and industrial materials in industry.
1. Introduction
2. Genetic diversity in sorghum
3. History of sorghum improvement/breeding
4. Breeding methods applicable for sorghum improvement
5. Breeding for grower traits
6. Breeding for human food traits
7. Breeding for animal feed traits
8. Breeding for industrial product traits
9. Breeding for stress resistance
10. Sorghum seed systems
11. Intellectual property rights related to sorghum
Subject Areas: Agronomy & crop production [TVK], Food & beverage technology [TDCT], Biochemistry [PSB]
