Published June 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Better cultivars - more food

Creators

  • 1. Joint FAO/IAEA Div. of Isotope and Radiation Applications of Atomic Energy for Food and Agricultural Development, Vienna (Austria)

Description

The Joint FAO/IAEA Division, during its 20 years of existence, has encouraged and supported research to advance the technology of mutation breeding. This has required the adjustment of established methods to suit the peculiarities of different plant species, and formulation of procedures for selecting desired mutants to meet a wide array of breeding objectives. Most recently, in vitro culture techniques have been added to the plant breeders' armoury

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Int. At. Energy Agency Bull.
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
2
Series
Int. At. Energy Agency Bull.
Journal Page Range
26-28
ISSN
0020-6067

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
16002073
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
IRRADIATION; MUTAGENESIS; PLANT BREEDING