Advances in maize science: : botany, production, and crop Improvement

This new volume offers a multi-pronged perspective on maize science, bringing together important recent research advances from several disciplines. The volume covers maize from origin to biotechnology. It provides an overview of recent world maize production along with technological advancements and green strategies in maize science. The authors cover the background of maize, its origin and domestication, ideotypes, botany, taxonomy, physiology of crop growth, methods of cultivation, production, nutritional functions, biotic and abiotic stress impacts, postharvest management and technology, maize grain quality, and advances in breeding and biotechnology, filling a gap in the literature of maize. "Advances in Maize Science: Botany, Production, and Crop Improvement offers a multi-pronged perspective on maize science, bringing together important recent research advances from several disciplines. The volume covers maize from origin to biotechnology. It provides an overview of recent world maize production along with technological advancements and green strategies in maize science. The authors cover the background of maize, its origin and domestication, ideotypes, botany, taxonomy, physiology of crop growth, methods of cultivation, production, nutritional functions, biotic and abiotic stress impacts, postharvest management and technology, maize grain quality, and advances in breeding and biotechnology, filling a gap in the literature of maize. The authors consider that productivity of maize is affected by several biotic and abiotic stresses that require a concerted interdisciplinary research. This book aims to be a comprehensive guide for maize scientists, agronomists, breeders, researchers, academicians, and students. It will guide researchers working in maize science and maize scientists to understand the relation between the disciplines and implementation of new methods and technology for crop improvement."-- Provided by publisher Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page About the Authors Table of Contents Abbreviations Preface 1. Background and Importance of Maize 2. World Maize Production 3. Origin, Evolution, and Domestication of Maize 4. Maize Ideotype 5. Maize Botany 6. Physiological Basis of Crop Growth and Productivity 7. Research Advances in Abiotic Stress Management 8. Biotic Stresses Affecting Crop Productivity 9. Methods of Cultivation 10. Maize Grain Quality Analysis, Food Quality, Chemistry, and Food Processing 11. Improvement of Maize: Maize Varieties and Hybrid Maize Technology 12. Research Advances in Breeding and Biotechnology of Maize Index Offering a multi-pronged perspective on maize science, this book brings together important recent research advances from several disciplines. It covers maize from origin to biotechnology. It provides an overview of recent world maize production along with technological advancements and green strategies in maize science.