Elsevier's Dictionary of Plant Genetic Resources in English (with definitions)

Hardcover  196 pages 1,800 terms  ISBN 0444889590      £62.00

This dictionary a glossary of the terms used in the area of plant breeding, defining words drawn from the many, diverse areas of interest that plant genetic resources involve, from plant taxonomy to molecular genetics. Over 1800 definitions are provided, all of which have been developed in consultation with experts in the field, particularly the genetic resources units of the International Agricultural Research Centres of the consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, of which the International Board for Plant Genetic Resources is a member. This book will be of value to students, postgraduates and in particular the staff of national programmes in plant genetic resources, as will the libraries of relevant institutions.