Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Sugarcane

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Sugarcane PDF Author: Robert J. Henry
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439848602
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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Book Description
The fast-growing sugarcane plant is a major source of sugar (sucrose) in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The high productivity of the plant also makes it a key target for use as an energy crop. The fiber of the plant is used to generate electricity and produce ethanol as a fuel.Sugarcane is a hybrid of two species, each of which is genetically c