Prof Barry Pittendrigh: 2 books

Achieving sustainable cultivation of grain legumes Volume 1

Advances in breeding and cultivation techniques

by Dr Enrique Troyo-Dieguez, A. Nieto-Garibay, J. L. García-Hernández
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2018

Reviews key developments in understanding crop physiology and genetic diversity and how they have informed advances in breeding new varieties Coverage of advances across the value chain for grain legume cultivation, from variety selection to post-harvest storage Discusses the latest trends in disease, insect pest and weed management

Critical issues in plant health: 50 years of research in African agriculture

by Dr Kenton Dashiell, Dr P. Lava Kumar, Dr Georg Goergen
Language: English
Release Date: February 8, 2019

Plant health covers topics such as the safe handling and movement of germplasm and seed, as well as the range of biotic threats faced by crops and the ways they can be managed to optimise yields and ensure safety and quality in crop production. These threats include viral, bacterial and fungal diseases...