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Chan Y. K., . (2000) Fruit breeding in Malaysia : progress and challenges ahead. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Breeding has played a key role in the development of the local fruit industry. A large number of commercial varieties have been developed using various methods including introductions local selections from farmers; fields hybridisation and induced mutations. This paper takes inventory of the fruit varieties developed in the country and discusses the future challenges fruit breeding will encounter. These challenges are brought about by changes in consumer and market preferences evolution of orchard structures and the use of biotechnology applications for fruit breeding.
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Abstract
Breeding has played a key role in the development of the local fruit industry. A large number of commercial varieties have been developed using various methods including introductions local selections from farmers; fields hybridisation and induced mutations. This paper takes inventory of the fruit varieties developed in the country and discusses the future challenges fruit breeding will encounter. These challenges are brought about by changes in consumer and market preferences evolution of orchard structures and the use of biotechnology applications for fruit breeding.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QK710.2 M239 2000 Call Number |
AGROVOC Term: | Fruits |
AGROVOC Term: | Breeding |
AGROVOC Term: | Plant breeding |
AGROVOC Term: | Breeding methods |
AGROVOC Term: | Induced mutation |
AGROVOC Term: | Hybridization |
AGROVOC Term: | Varieties |
AGROVOC Term: | Vegetative propagation |
AGROVOC Term: | Clones |
AGROVOC Term: | Clonal variation |
Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:15 |
URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12902 |
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