Official Newsletter of the WANA Seed Network
No. 33,
July 2007
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Literature, books and journal articles of interest to readers are presented here. Please send information on seed publications on policy, regulation, and technology to the Editor for inclusion in Seed Info.
Books
Yadav, S.S., R Redden, W. Chen AND B. Sharma (eds.) 2007. Chickpea Breeding and Management. The chickpea is an ancient crop that is still important in both developed and developing nations. This authoritative account by international experts covers all aspects of chickpea breeding and management, and the integrated pest management and biotechnology applications that are important to its improvement. With topics covered including origin and taxonomy, ecology, distribution and genetics, this book combines the many and varied research issues influencing production and utilization of the chickpea crop on its journey from paddock to plate. Chapter 20 by A.J.G. van Gastel et al. deals with chickpea seed production Published by CABI; Hardback 978 184593 213 8; Price, US$198; 448 pp.
Thomson, J. A. 2007. Seeds for the Future: The Impact of Genetically Modified Crops on the Environment. The complicated scientific, environmental, legal, cultural, and ethical issues surrounding genetically modified (GM) crops are being hotly debated all over the world. In Seeds for the Future, an internationally respected molecular geneticist and food researcher, Jennifer A. Thomson, describes how these crops are developed, distributed, and regulated.
Genetically modified (GM) crops and their impact on native species, the environment, and human health have been topics of international debate for many years. The author attempts to put the issue in perspective with a clear and objective scientific explanation of genetic engineering and its role in producing disease-, weed-, insect-, virus-, and drought-resistant soybean, maize, canola, cotton, beets, bananas, cassava, potatoes, and other crops providing higher yields and making healthy food available to millions of people. ISBN: 978-0-8014-7368-5; Price: $24.95; 208 pp; http://www.cornellpress. cornell.edu/cup_detail. taf?ti_id=4693
Useful Websites
Agri-biotech in sub-Saharan Africa (http://www. scidev.net/agribiotech/sub-saharan_Africa). Read the latest spotlight on the current status and future prospects for agricultural biotechnology in sub-Saharan Africa. The collection includes a review of the changing attitudes to biotechnology in the region and facts and figures outlining existing initiatives.
New Journals
Arab Journal of Water
The Arab Journal of Water is a scientific refereed Journal published twice a year by the Arab Water Council. The mission of the Journal is to contribute in solving Arab and Regional water issues by publishing scientific papers in the areas of integrated water resources management, water policies, trans-boundary water issues, water conflict and diplomacy. In addition, the Journal addresses traditional water issues in different sectors, namely; urban, industrial, agricultural and transportation.
The Journal will publish research papers, review articles, technical notes, case studies and progress reports in all management and policy aspect of water resources in the following areas. Papers in Arabic language are encouraged but papers in English can be accepted if they address the water problems of the Arab countries and the region. For more information contact: Dr Muhammad Shatanawi, Editor in chief, Arab Journal of Water, P.O. Box 13042, Amman, Jordan; E-mail: shatanaw@ju.edu.jo
African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
The African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST) is currently accepting manuscripts for publication. AJEST publishes high-quality solicited and unsolicited articles, in English, in all areas of Environmental science. All articles published in AJEST will be peer-reviewed.
The African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology is fully committed to providing free access to all articles as soon as they are published. Instruction for authors and other details are available on the website http://www.academicjournals.org/AJEST. Prospective authors should send their manuscript(s) to ajest@academicjournals.org.