Plant Molecular Breeding

Plant Molecular Breeding 00nbpre.indd i 18/07/2003, 13:57:37 Biological Sciences Series A series which provides an accessible source of information at research and professional level in chosen sectors of the biological sciences. Series Editors: Professor Jeremy A. Roberts, Plant Science Division, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham. Professor Peter N. R. Usherwood, Molecular Toxicology Research Group, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Nottingham. Titles in the series: Stress Physiology in Animals Edited by P. H. M. Balm Seed Technology and its Biological Basis Edited by M. Black and J. D. Bewley Leaf Development and Canopy Growth Edited by B. Marshall and J. A. Roberts Environmental Impacts of Aquaculture Edited by K. D. Black Herbicides and their Mechanisms of Action Edited by A. H. Cobb and R. C. Kirkwood The Plant Cell Cycle and its Interfaces Edited by D. Francis Meristematic Tissues in Plant Growth and Development Edited by M. T. McManus and B. E. Veit Fruit Quality and its Biological Basis Edited by M. Knee Pectins and their Manipulation Edited by G. B. Seymour and J. P Knox Wood Quality and its Biological Basis Edited by J. R. Barnett and G. Jeronimidis Plant Molecular Breeding Edited by H. J. Newbury Biogeochemistry of Marine Systems Edited by K. D. Black and G. Shimmield 00nbpre.indd ii 18/07/2003, 13:57:38 Plant Molecular Breeding Edited by H. JOHN NEWBURY School of Biosciences University of Birmingham Edgbaston, Birmingham UK 00nbpre.indd iii 18/07/2003, 13:57:38 © 2003 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd First published 2003 Editorial offices: Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DQ, UK Tel: +44 (0)1865 776868 Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 550 Swanston Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 8359 1011