This chapter describes the origin and domestication, utilization, morphology (vegetative characters and flowers) and anatomy (root, stem, leaf and petiole) of fibre crops, including cotton, Hibiscus sabdariffa and Corchorus species. Fibre development in these crops is discussed, and the effects of anatomical fibre characteristics on fibre yield potential and quality are covered.
This chapter describes the origin, geographical distribution, utilization, morphology (vegetative characters and flowers) and anatomy (root, seed, stem, leaf and petiole) of chickpea, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), green gram (Vigna radiata), pigeon pea, cowpea and pea. The role of morphological and anatomical characters in insect pest and disease resistance is briefly discussed for some species.
This chapter describes the origin, utilization, morphology (vegetative characters and flowers) and anatomy (root, stem, leaf, fruit and seed) of rice, maize, wheat, sorghum and pearl millet, and discusses the significance of the variations in anatomical characters among cultivars. Organ development is also described for some of these crops.
This chapter describes the origin, utilization, morphology (flowers and vegetative characters) and anatomy (seed, root, stem, leaf and petiole) of tomato, chilli (Capsicum sp.), aubergine, okra, watermelon, bottle gourd (Lagenaria leucantha [L. siceraria]), bitter gourd (Momordica charantia), cucumber, ridge gourd (Luffa sp.), sponge gourd (Cucurbitaceae), cabbage and coriander (Coriandrum sativum), and discusses the role of the morphological and anatomical characteristics of these plants in their response to biotic and abiotic stresses, such as those caused by insect pests, diseases and drought.
This chapter describes the origin and domestication, utilization, morphology (flowers) and anatomy (root, stem, leaf, petiole and seed) of sunflower, groundnut, mustard (Brassica nigra and B. juncea), sesame and castor bean (Ricinus communis), and discusses the role of the morphological and anatomical characteristics of these plants in their adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses, such as those caused by insect pests, drought and salinity.
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