Wheat Evolution and Domestication

Name: Wheat Evolution and Domestication
Brand: Springer International Publishing AG

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore a century of groundbreaking research on wheat genetics and evolution in this comprehensive hardcover book. Delve into classical studies re-evaluated with modern genomic data, covering 31 species from key genera. Discover detailed morphology, ecogeographical distribution, phylogeny, and cytogenetic features. Understand the intricate process of wheat evolution under human selection, from pre-domestication cultivation to domestication itself, examining the genetic and archeological evidence. Gain insights into unique genome evolution and maintenance in natural and synthetic allopolyploids, with forward-looking perspectives on future wheat improvement. Ideal for wheat researchers, breeders, plant scientists, and students interested in plant genetics, evolution, domestication, and polyploidy. Summary: Wheat Evolution and Domestication by Moshe Feldman and Avraham A. Levy. This English hardcover book, first edition, features 673 pages and details the evolutionary journey of wheat, including genetic and genomic aspects, and its domestication process. Includes 6 b/w illustrations and 22 colour illustrations.