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OverviewRubber is an economically important material that occurs naturally and can be produced synthetically. Many advances have been made in the understanding of the cultivation and biology of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis, and this book covers the essential elements of rubber breeding and physiology to provide a guide for cultivators and researchers of this vital crop. It provides an in-depth analysis of plant structure and crop physiology, climatic requirements, latex production, genetics and breeding. It also pays particular attention to biotechnology, molecular biology, soil tillage and crop establishment, nutrition, weed control, environmental and biological constraints, ancillary income generation and clean development management. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P. M. Priyadarshan (Rubber Research Institute of India)Publisher: CABI Publishing Imprint: CABI Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.720kg ISBN: 9781845936662ISBN 10: 1845936663 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 01 September 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Genesis and Development 3: Plant Structure and Ecophysiology 4: Latex Production, Diagnosis and Harvest 5: Genetics and Breeding 6: Biotechnology and Molecular Biology 7: Soil Tillage, Crop Establishment and Nutrition 8: Constraints - Environmental and Biological 9: Ancillary Income Generation 10: Hevea and Clean Development ManagementReviewsAuthor InformationP. M. Priyadarshan is at the Rubber Research Institute of India. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |