Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 28

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.Content: Chapter 1 Dedication: Norman E. Borlaug The Humanitarian Plant Scientist Who Changed the World (pages 1–37): Rodomiro Ortiz, David Mowbray, Christopher Dowswell and Sanjaya RajaramChapter 2 The Genetic Basis of the Green Revolution in Wheat Production (pages 39–58): Richard M. Trethowan, Matthew P. Reynolds, J. Ivan Ortiz?Monasterio and Rodomiro OrtizChapter 3 Breeding Maize for Tolerance to Soil Acidity (pages 59–100): Shivaji Pandey, Luis Alberto Narro Leon, Dennis Keith Friesen and Stephen Robert WaddingtonChapter 4 Phenotypic Selection and Evaluation of Maize Inbreds for Adaptedness (pages 101–123): A. Forrest TroyerChapter 5 Transgenic Ornamental Crops (pages 125–162): Adelheid R. Kuehnle and Rasika G. Mudalige–JayawickramaChapter 6 Meiotic Mutations and Crop Improvement (pages 163–214): Federica Consiglio, Luigi Maria Monti, Clara Conicella, Domenico Carputo and Luigi FruscianteChapter 7 Molecular Basis and Horticultural Application of the Gametophytic Self?incompatibility System in Rosaceous Tree Fruits (pages 215–237): Martin Goldway, Gal Sapir and Raphael A. SternChapter 8 Genetics of Seed Coat Color and Pattern in Common Bean (pages 239–315): Mark J. Bassett