Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding. George Acquaah

      Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding

       Third Edition

       George Acquaah

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This third edition first published 2021

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       Second edition 9780470664766 published 2012; first edition, 9781405136464, published 2006

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       Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data

      Names: Acquaah, George, author. Title: Principles of plant genetics and breeding / George Acquaah. Description: Third edition. | Hoboken, New York : Wiley, 2020. | Includes index. Identifiers: LCCN 2020005450 (print) | LCCN 2020005451 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119626329 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119626343 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119626695 (epub) Subjects: LCSH: Plant breeding. | Plant genetics. Classification: LCC SB123 .A295 2020 (print) | LCC SB123 (ebook) | DDC 631.5/3–dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020005450LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020005451

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To my wife, Theresa, with love and appreciation for uncommon character.