Nursery Screening for Ganoderma Response in Oil Palm Seedlings A Manual - Techniques in Plantation Science

This is a hands-on, practical guide covering seedling screening for disease response in oil palm for pathology, breeding and genetics. Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and Ganoderma is the most devastating disease of oil palm. The authors are all actively engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding and bring together the many aspects of seedling disease testing in to one integrated manual.Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and also looks towards future possibilities. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers:Health and safety considerationsMedia preparation for in vitro cultureCollecting isolates and culture preparationPreparation of Ganoderma inoculumNursery inoculationScoring responseBased on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers, traders and production companies interested in the practicalities of oil palm pathology. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and production of this important crop.

ISBN:	9781786396242
Publisher:	CABI
Imprint:	CABI
Published date:	11 Sep 2018
DEWEY:	633.85194
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	96
Weight:	200g
Height:	239mm
Width:	172mm
Spine width:	5mm

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