Redcliffe N. SalamanCambridge University PressEdition: Reissue, 10/2/2014EAN 9781107433090, ISBN10: 1107433096Paperback, 418 pages, 27.9 x 21 x 2.2 cmLanguage: EnglishOriginally published in 1926, this book describes the varieties of potato prevalent in the UK in the early twentieth century. Salaman also examines the environmental and genetic forces 'which control the production of these varieties, their behaviour and their ultimate destiny'. Several plates illustrating points of variety, such as leaves and flowers, are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of the potato in the UK.1. The definition of a potato variety2. Historical sketch of the development of present-day varieties3. The life of a variety4. The methods of producing new varieties5. The application of genetics to variety6. The technique of hybridization7. The classification of varieties8. Classificatory guide9. Correlations of linkages10. Varietal differences of maturity11. The yield or crop of the potato, and the genetic factors affecting the same12. The yield or crop of the potato, and the environmental factors affecting the same13. Yield trials14. Varietal differences in the production of ware15. Varietal differences and their basis on chemical and histological characters of the tuber16. Differential histological features of the tuber17. Varietal resistance to disease18. Virus diseases and varietal resistance to their infection19. Degenerative changes of unknown origin20. Varietal differences in respect to extremes of temperature21. The adaptations of varieties to special conditions of soil and climate22. Synonymity23. The leaf index24. Varietal descriptions25. Common employment of the varieties described26. Descriptions of varieties with their history and synonymsAppendix I. Blank varietal description formsAppendix II. A yeild test conducted by the N.I.A.B. investigated statistically by W. H. Parker, M.A.Appendix III. The origin of Messrs Sutton and Sons' varieties during the last half centuryBibliographyIndex.
