Description
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.- Provides information on key advances in the genetic makeup of sorghum- Allows plant breeders to apply this research to effectively breed new strains of sorghum that are dependent on final usage goals- Includes the latest findings in each section to orient researchers to plans for future genetic enhancement
Table of Contents
1. Introduction2. Genetic diversity in sorghum3. History of sorghum improvement/breeding4. Breeding methods applicable for sorghum improvement5. Breeding for grower traits6. Breeding for human food traits7. Breeding for animal feed traits8. Breeding for industrial product traits9. Breeding for stress resistance10. Sorghum seed systems11. Intellectual property rights related to sorghum
