Wheat

Science and Trade

Brett F. Carver (Oklahoma State University)

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Wiley-Blackwell
05 June 2009

Agricultural engineering & machinery; Agronomy & crop production

Series: World Agriculture Series

Wheat: Science and Trade is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference work designed to expand the current body of knowledge on this staple crop, incorporating new information made available by genetic advances, improvements in the understanding of wheat's biology, and changes in the wheat trade industry. Covering phylogeny and ontogeny, manipulation of the environment and optimal management, genetic improvement, and utilization and commercialization, the book focuses on the most economically significant diseases and impacts

Edited by: Brett F. Carver (Oklahoma State University)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 39mm
Weight: 1.633kg
ISBN: 9780813820248
ISBN 10: 0813820243
Series: World Agriculture Series
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 05 June 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brett F. Carver is Regents Professor and Wheat Genetics Chair in Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, whose research in wheat breeding and genetics spans 25 years.

Reviews for Wheat: Science and Trade

"""The book is an authoritative source of up-to date information on almost all technical aspects of wheat."" (Journal of Agricultural Science, December 2010) ""An impressive achievement.... It is probably the best general text on wheat that is currently available, with the level of coverage and an accessible style making it suitable as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as a valuable source of information for practising wheat scientists."" (Journal of Cereal Science, December 2009) ""The signposting of sections and subjects is excellent, enabling the reader to find areas of interest quickly and easily. … The book is a sound reference source for academics, students, breeders and professionals in the wheat industry"" (Experimental Agriculture, December 2009) ""A reference on all aspects of the wheat plant, crop, cultivar, and industry."" (Book News, December 2009)"