Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Sugarcane
Author | : Robert J. Henry |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2010-08-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439848609 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439848602 |
Rating | : 4/5 (602 Downloads) |
Download or read book Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Sugarcane written by Robert J. Henry and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast-growing sugarcane plant is a major source of sugar (sucrose) in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The high productivity of the plant also makes it a key target for use as an energy crop. The fiber of the plant is used to generate electricity and produce ethanol as a fuel.Sugarcane is a hybrid of two species, each of which is genetically c