Nursery Screening for Ganoderma Response in Oil Palm Seedlings: A Manual

This guide provides a practical approach to seedling screening for disease response in oil palm, covering pathology, breeding, and genetics. It is written by experts in the field and promotes sustainable agriculture by offering techniques and expertise based on scientific innovation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 11 September 2018
\n Publisher: CABI Publishing
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This comprehensive guide offers a hands-on approach to screening oil palm seedlings for disease response, encompassing pathology, breeding, and genetics. As the world's leading oil crop, oil palm faces the formidable challenge of Ganoderma, a devastating disease that significantly impacts its productivity. The authors, who are actively involved in oil palm seed production and breeding, have brought together a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this single, integrated manual. By presenting sound practices rooted in scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides techniques seamlessly integrated with industry expertise, while also envisioning future possibilities. With a focus on promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book delves into various aspects, including health and safety considerations, media preparation for in vitro culture, collecting isolates and culture preparation, preparation of Ganoderma inoculum, nursery inoculation, and scoring response. Drawing from extensive experience and protocols, this manual serves as an invaluable resource for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers, traders, and production companies interested in the practicalities of oil palm pathology. It serves as a valuable training tool, a knowledge base for newcomers to the oil palm industry, and a reference guide for managers seeking to optimize sustainability and production of this crucial crop.

\n Weight: 200g\n
Dimension: 239 x 172 x 5 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786396242\n \n