
The Asian Vigna
Genus Vigna subgenus Ceratotropis genetic resources
Springer (Publisher)
Published on 5. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 270 pages
978-94-010-3934-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Asian beans and grams, the species of
Vigna
(subgenus
Ceratotropis
), 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
Phaseolus
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
Vigna
. The book deals with the phylogeny of the group from the perspectives of morphological and molecular analyses,
ex situ
and
in situ
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
Vigna
will be a valuable reference for agriculturists, conservationists, taxonomists, other scientists, and students interested in the legumes and plant genetic resources.
More details
Edition
2002 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
XIV, 270 p.
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
464 gr
ISBN-13
978-94-010-3934-5 (9789401039345)
DOI
10.1007/978-94-010-0314-8
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Norihiko Tomooka | D. Vaughan | Helen Moss
The Asian Vigna
Genus Vigna subgenus Ceratotropis genetic resources
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Norihiko Tomooka | D. Vaughan | Helen Moss
The Asian Vigna
Genus Vigna subgenus Ceratotropis genetic resources
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Content
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.