Crops II

Section I Fruit Crops.- I.1 Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- I.2 Strawberries (Fragaria spp. and Hybrids).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusion and Prospects.- 4 Summary of Recommended Methods.- References.- I.3 Brambles (Rubus spp.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 Rubus Tissue Culture Media.- 3 Need to Incorporate In Vitro Techniques.- 4 Variability and Selection.- 5 Conclusions.- 6 Protocols for Tissue Culture ofRubus.- References.- I.4 Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusion and Prospects.- 4 Protocol for Micropropagation of Red Raspberry.- References.- I.5 Currants (Ribes spp.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- 1.6 Gooseberry[Ribes uva-crispa (grossularia)].- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Concluding Remarks.- References.- 1.7 Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwifruit(Actinidia spp.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- 1.8 Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 Blueberry Breeding.- 3 In Vitro Techniques with Blueberries.- 4 Summary.- References.- 1.9 Cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- Section II Vegetable Crops.- II.1 Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Other Studies.- 4 Summary and Protocol.- References.- II.2 Cabbage(Brassica oleracea var.capitata L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- II.3 Brussels Sprout(Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) and Broccoli(B. oleracea var. italica).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- II.4 Cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 Conventional Practices and the Need to Incorporate Unconventional Methods.- 3 In Vitro Approaches.- 4 Variation.- 5 Miscellaneous.- 6 Summary.- 7 Protocols of Various In Vitro Cultures Used in Our Laboratory.- References.- II.5 Chicory(Cichorium intybus L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- II.6 Taro(Colocasia esculenta Schott.).- 1 General Account.- 2 Diseases.- 3 In Vitro Approach 3254 Mutation and Genetic Stability.- 5 Productivity.- 6 Conclusion.- References.- II.7 Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions.- References.- II.8 Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 Objectives for Lettuce Improvement.- 3 In Vitro Approaches.- 4 Future Prospects.- References.- II.9 Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- II.10 Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) : A Potential New Crop.- 1 Importance.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- Section III Grasses, Forages, and Pasture Crops.- III.1 Tall Fescue(Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) and Its Hybrids.- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- III.2 Red Fescue(Festucarubra L.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- III.3 Smooth Bromegrass(Bromus inermis Leyss).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- III.4 Big Bluestem(Andropogon gerardii Vitman), Little Bluestem[Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash] and Indiangrass[Sorghastrum nutans (L.) Nash].- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Chromosome Stability in Somaclones.- 4 Protocol.- References.- III.5 Common Bermudagrass[Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.].- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Summary and Conclusions.- 4 Protocols.- References.- III.6 Elephant Grass, Napier Grass(Pennisetum purpureum Schum.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Culture Studies.- 3 Summary and Conclusions.- 4 Protocol.- References.- III.7 Foxtail Millet[Setaria italica (L.) Beauv.].- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusion and Prospects.- References.- III.8 Paspalum spp..- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- References.- III.9 Turtle Grass (Thalassia testudinum Banks ex König) - A Seagrass.- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusion and Prospects.- References.- III. 10 Barnyard Grasses (Echinochloa spp.): Somatic Embryogenesis and ADH Production.- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- III. 11 Kale (Brassica oleracea L. var.acephala, medullosa, ramosa, sabellica).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Conclusions and Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.- III. 12 Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.), Crownvetch (Coronilla varia L.) and Sainfoin(Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.).- 1 Introduction.- 2 In Vitro Approaches.- 3 Prospects.- 4 Protocol.- References.