The Asian Vigna

Genus Vigna subgenus Ceratotropis genetic resources
2002
ISBN: 978-94-010-3934-5
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, 270 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 464 g

The Asian beans and grams, the species of (subgenus ), include several legumes that are an essential component in the diets of a large proportion of Asia's population, and interest in these legumes is growing as ethnic cuisine spreads worldwide. However, this important group of legumes is little known compared to the closely related beans and soybean. That deficiency is addressed for the first time in this fully illustrated comprehensive conservation, genetics, taxonomic, and agricultural monograph on the genetic resources of the Asian . The book deals with the phylogeny of the group from the perspectives of morphological and molecular analyses, and conservation, eco-geographical analyses, and research. In addition, morphological descriptions, keys, and eco-geographic details of each species in the group are provided. This genetic resources handbook and guide to the Asian will be a valuable reference for agriculturists, conservationists, taxonomists, other scientists, and students interested in the legumes and plant genetic resources.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tomooka, Norihiko

Maxted, Nigel

Vaughan, D.

Moss, Helen

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Evolutionsbiologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltschutz, Umwelterhaltung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction.- 1. Vigna Subgenus Ceratotropis in Context.- 2. Scope and Aims of the Book.- 3. Taxa Abbreviations.- 2. Biosystematic Background.- 1. Basic Structure of Subgenus Ceratotropis plants.- 2. Taxonomic History of Vigna Subgenus Ceratotropis.- 3. Taxonomic Key to Taxa in Subgenus Ceratotropis.- 3. Genetic Resources.- 1. Conserved Germplasm.- 2. Conservation Practices.- 4. Species Conspectus.- 1. Data Collection.- 2. Conspectus.- Plates 1–12.- 5. Eco-Geographic Analysis.- 1. Ecology.- 2. Genetic Erosion.- 3. Phytogeography and Conservation Priorities.- 6. Research and Future Perspectives.- 1. Research.- 2. Future Perspectives.- Appendix I.- Appendix II.- Specimen citation — herbarium specimens.- References.- Index to Scientific Names.