Diversity in the genetic resources of oil palm

Diversity in the genetic resources of oil palmOil palm planting materials are based on an extremely narrow genetic base, and it has been generally recognized that the narrowness of the gene pool is a major obstacle towards increasing yields in many crops including oil palm. This chapter discusses the rather narrow genetic base of current breeding materials and the work undertaken by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board with the aim of broadening this genetic base. The chapter examines the ways of

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present an up-to-date analysis of the construction industry’s business model and the challenges the industry faces in the twenty-first century

religious and cultural impacts are explored

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material and imaginary temporalities

linguistics and anthropology as well as film

a surgical technique to attach genetically different shoots and roots (scions and rootstocks) allows “designer root systems” to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability

This second volume about the excavation focuses on the pottery

This book explains how Louis XIV survived his bid for European hegemony unscathed while other aspiring hegemons in modern history suffered catastrophic defeats

Beside the genetic background

major challenges remain