Haploids in Crop Improvement I

Induction of Haploids, Pollen Embryogenesis, Ultrastructure, and Genetic Stability.- I.1 In Vitro Production of Haploids and Their Use in Cell Genetics and Plant Breeding.- I.2 Environmental and Genetical Aspects of Pollen Embryogenesis.- I.3 Ultrastructure Of Pollen Embryogenesis.- I.4 Genetic Stability in Haploid Cell Cultures.- Cereals.- II.1 Wheat (Triticum aestivum): In Vitro Production and Utilization of Doubled Haploids.- II.2 Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.): Anther Culture and the Production of Haploids.- 7 II.3 Maize (Zea mays L.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- II.4 Rice (Oryza sativa L.): Guan 18 - an Improved Variety Through Anther Culture.- Trees.- 9 III.1 Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- III.2 Poplars (Populus spp.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- III.3 Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.): In Vitro lnduction of Androgenesis.- III.4 Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.): In Vitro Production of Haploid Plants.- Medicinal Plants.- IV. 1 Digitalis spp.: In Vitro Production of Haploids.- IV.2 Hyoscyamus spp.: Anther Culture Studies.- Vegetables, Fruits, Miscellaneous.- V.1 Arabidopsis thaliana (L.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- V.2 Asparagus Anther Culture and Field Trials of Dihaploids and F1 Hybrids.- V.3 Sugarbeet (Beta vulgari L.): In Vitro Induction of Haploids.- V.4 Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitala) and Brussels Sprout (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- V.5 Pepper (Capsicum spp.): In Vitro Induction of Haploids.- V.6 Carrot (Daucus carota L.): In Vitro Production of Haploids and Field Trials.- V.7 Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- V.8 Gerbera jamesonii H. Bolus ex Hook: In Vitro Production of Haploids.- V.9 Sunflower (Helianthus annuusL.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- V.l0 Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.): Anther Culture and Induction of Androgenesis.- V.11 Alfalfa (Medicago spp.): In Vitro Production of Haploids.- V.12

The book deals with an interesting biotechnological method which is applied in plant breeding: the production of haploid plants from anthers. In 30 chapters international experts present the results of experiments with various cereals, vegetables, fruits, and medicinal plants.