Plant Genetic Resources of Ethiopia by Engels, J. M. M. [Editor]; Hawkes, J. G. [Editor]; Worede, M. [Editor];

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. xv, 383 pp. In fine condition - unread, with an ink name on the fep, neatly crossed out. This books explores the long recognised importance of Ethiopia's plant genetic resources..

Cambridge University Press, 1991. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:9780521384568

Cambridge University Press, 1991. 1st edition. Pictorial hard covers, no dust jacket. V.g./No Jacket. Review of the book pasted into front pastedown and ffep by former owner, who has also signed his name on the ffep.

Cambridge University Press, 1991. Octavo, pp xvi, 383, a tiny mark to the fore-edge, otherwise a very good copy indeed, pictorial laminated boards. From the library of Professor Jack Hawkes, with his signature on the front endpaper. [One of the world centres of crop evolution and origin, Ethiopia has long been recognized as an important area of diversity for several major and various minor crops. Based on an international conference held in Addis Ababa, this book describes how this genetic diversity is of vital importance in breeding varieties of crops with desirable characteristics such as increased resistance to pests and diseases and greater adaptation to heat and drought. The three main sections in the book consider the Ethiopian centre of diversity, germplasm collection and conservation in Ethiopia and the evaluation and utilization of Ethiopian genetic resources. A broad range of food and feed crops and plants of medicinal and industrial importance are discussed, both at a national and… Read More

Cambridge University Press CUP , pp. 400 . Hardback. New.

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