{"product_id":"potato-varieties-paperback-9781107433090","title":"Potato Varieties (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107433090","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePotato Varieties\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1926, this book describes the varieties of potato prevalent in the UK in the early twentieth century.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRedcliffe N. Salaman (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107433090, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 October 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e418 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21 x 2.2 cm, 0.94 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1926, this book describes the varieties of potato prevalent in the UK in the early twentieth century. Salaman also examines the environmental and genetic forces 'which control the production of these varieties, their behaviour and their ultimate destiny'. Several plates illustrating points of variety, such as leaves and flowers, are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of the potato in the UK.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The definition of a potato variety\u003cbr\u003e 2. Historical sketch of the development of present-day varieties\u003cbr\u003e 3. The life of a variety\u003cbr\u003e 4. The methods of producing new varieties\u003cbr\u003e 5. The application of genetics to variety\u003cbr\u003e 6. The technique of hybridization\u003cbr\u003e 7. The classification of varieties\u003cbr\u003e 8. Classificatory guide\u003cbr\u003e 9. Correlations of linkages\u003cbr\u003e 10. Varietal differences of maturity\u003cbr\u003e 11. The yield or crop of the potato, and the genetic factors affecting the same\u003cbr\u003e 12. The yield or crop of the potato, and the environmental factors affecting the same\u003cbr\u003e 13. Yield trials\u003cbr\u003e 14. Varietal differences in the production of ware\u003cbr\u003e 15. Varietal differences and their basis on chemical and histological characters of the tuber\u003cbr\u003e 16. Differential histological features of the tuber\u003cbr\u003e 17. Varietal resistance to disease\u003cbr\u003e 18. Virus diseases and varietal resistance to their infection\u003cbr\u003e 19. Degenerative changes of unknown origin\u003cbr\u003e 20. Varietal differences in respect to extremes of temperature\u003cbr\u003e 21. The adaptations of varieties to special conditions of soil and climate\u003cbr\u003e 22. Synonymity\u003cbr\u003e 23. The leaf index\u003cbr\u003e 24. Varietal descriptions\u003cbr\u003e 25. Common employment of the varieties described\u003cbr\u003e 26. Descriptions of varieties with their history and synonyms\u003cbr\u003e Appendix I. Blank varietal description forms\u003cbr\u003e Appendix II. A yeild test conducted by the N.I.A.B. investigated statistically by W. H. Parker, M.A.\u003cbr\u003e Appendix III. The origin of Messrs Sutton and Sons' varieties during the last half century\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Botany \u0026amp; plant sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Botany \u0026amp; plant sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Botany%20\u0026amp;%20plant%20sciences%20%5BPST%5D%22\"\u003ePST\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265714213144,"sku":"9781107433090","price":55.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107433090i.jpg?v=1694486195","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/potato-varieties-paperback-9781107433090","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}