After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Origin of Cowpea 2. Taxonomy of Cowpea 3. Botany 4. Qualitative Genetics 5. Descriptors List for Characterisation and Evaluation 6. Breeding Objectives 7. Breeding Procedures 8. Breeding For Resistance to Diseases 9. Breeding For Resistance to Insect Pests 10. Varieties 11. DNA Markers and Transgenic Plants. Origin of Cowpea: All the [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the important cultivars and their value as preamble to watermelon breeding. Watermelon cultivars have been described in the vegetable cultivar lists maintained by the American Society for Horticultural Science. Watermelon breeders should obtain and evaluate a sample of the cultivars available to become familiar with the diversity of germplasm. It is also [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Origin of Cauliflower 2. History of Cauliflower in India 3. Production 4. Botany 5. Major Types 6. Pollination Techniques 7. Characteristic Variability and Ideo-Type in Cauliflower 8. Qualitative Genetics 9. Breeding Objectives 10. Breeding Methods 11. Transgenic Cauliflower 12. Seed Production 13. Varieties. Contents: Origin of Cauliflower History of Cauliflower in [...]