Agricultural biotechnology, biodiversity and bioresources conservation and utilization. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Olawole O. Obembe [and six others].
• Editors: Obembe, Olawole O
• Contents: PART 1 Crop Genetics, Breeding & Genomics Working Group Handling Editor: Olawole Obembe Chapter 1 Biotechnology as a Tool for Agricultural Revolution in Developing Nations: Current Status and Bottlenecks in Nigeria S. T. Akinyosoye and J. A. Adetumbi Chapter 2 Advances on Engineering Cassava for Food and Nutrition Sec in the 21st Century N. R. Okereke, I. C. Okwuonu, J. T. Onyeka, A. R. Popoola, and C. N. Egesi Chapter 3 Current and Future Advances in Genomics-Assisted Cassava Breeding; S. P. Abah, L. Ezenwaka, D. Njoku, I. C. Okwuonu, T. J. Onyeka, and C. N. Egesi Chapter 4 Genome Engineering: A New Frontier for Improving Root and Tuber Crops I. C. Okwuonu, J. E. Obidiegwu, T. J. Onyeka, and C. N. Egesi Chapter 5 Development and Commercialization of Bt -Cowpea in Nigeria: Implication for National Development M. L. Umar, S. B. Mohammed, M. F. Ishiyaku, P. C. Addae, A. I. Kollo, O. F. Nwankwo, R. S. Adamu, I. M. Utono, and O. Bolarinwa Chapter 6 Progress in the Development of Biofortified Sorghum in Nigeria: Implications for Food and Nutrition Security M. Y. Yeye, D. A. Aba, A. J. Kwanashe, F. Wambugu, A. Aseta, S. Obukosa, M. C. Albertsen, and Z. Y. Zhao Chapter 7 Strategies for the Production of Disease-Free Yam Planting Materials: Implications for Improved Yam Production in Nigeria Edak Aniedi Uyoh, Valentine Otang Ntui, and Effiom Eyo Ita Chapter 8 Engineering Pests and Disease Resistance in Crops: From RNA Interference to RNA Editing Abubakar Yakubu Saddeeq, Abdulrazak B. Ibrahim, and Joshua Ehis Imonmion Chapter 9 Engineering Crops for Resistance to Pests and Diseases: Necessity for Crop Improvement through Accurate Genomic Resources and Phenotyping O. Kolade, I. O. Daniel, and D. O. Igwe Chapter 10 Molecular Diagnostics for Plant Viruses towards Enhanced Delivery of Disease-Free Planting Materials and Germplasm Exchange O. A. Kolade, A. R. Popoola, D. O. Igwe, and A. Adediji Chapter 11 Recent Advances in Molecular Techniques for the Enhancement of Crop Production Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan, Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Benjamin Ewa Ubi, Julius Kola Oloke, Wadzani Palnam Dauda, and Daniel Ingo Hefft PART 2 Animal Genetics, Breeding & Genomics Handling Editors: Emmanuel Olufemi Ekundayo and Benjamin Ewa Ubi Chapter 12 Genetic Intervention in Sustainable Livestock Production Cyril Otoikhian, Hannah Etta, Solomon Olorunleke, and Ekei Ikpeme Chapter 13 Development of Improved Indigenous Chickens (FUNAAB Alpha) for Smallholder Poultry Production in Nigeria Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo, S. O. Peters, A. O. Adebambo, M. A. Adeleke, M. Y. Wheto, Kehinde, O. O., and Jessie E. Udoh Chapter 14 Biotechnology Applications in Livestock Production Olufunmilayo A. Adebambo, Victor E. Olori, Sunday O. Peters, Ayotunde O. Adebambo, and Mathew Wheto Chapter 15 Enabling Environment for Uptake of Biotechnological Innovations for Livestock Production in Africa Victor E. Olori Chapter 16 Biothermoimaging Tools for Management of Climate Smart and Precision Livestock-Assisted Reproduction Mustapha Ayodele Popoola, Suleiman Elias Bogoro, and Jean Magloire Feugang PART 3 Genetic Resources Conservation and Enhancement Handling Editor: Benjamin Ewa Ubi Chapter 17 Securing the Genetic Base of Indigenous Food Plants: Their Role in Promoting Sustainable Food Systems Andrew Chibuzor Iloh, George Ude, and Christie Onyia Chapter 18 Biotechnology-Aided Sustainable Use of Nigeria’s Biodiversity for Improved Nutrition and Health Pamela Akin-Idowu, Lovina Iyandu Udoh, and Dorcas Olubunmi Ibitoye Chapter 19 Utilizing Plant Genetic Resources to Develop Climate Resilient Crops C. Mba and F. C. Ogbonnaya Chapter 20 Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Conservation in Nigeria George Nkem Ude, David Okeh Igwe, Christie Oby Onyia, and Chosen Ekene Obih Chapter 21 Biotechnological Approaches for Genetic Resources Conservation and Use S. E. Aladele, G. Afolayan, Z. O. Jamaleddine, O. T. Oduoye, O. A. Bolatito, A. O. Afolayan, I. O. Daniel, A. A. Olosunde, M. R. Olubiyi, A. U. Okere, and B. E. Ubi
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 631.5233; Agricultural biotechnology; Agrobiodiversity; Agricultural conservation; Biodiversity conservation
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000550979; 9781000550924; 9781003178880
• Related ISBNs: 9780367766955
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