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Introduction to Soil Science

CC BY (Attribution) 43 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Amber Anderson

Editor(s): Amber Anderson, Adam Subora, Arturo Flores, Rivka Fidel

Subject(s): Soil science and management

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 17/04/2025

This textbook introduces readers to the basics of soil science, including: the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, and global distribution; soil health, soils and humanity, and sustainable land management.

Food Preparation Lab Manual for FSHN 1150

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English

Author(s): Iowa State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Editor(s): Erica Beirman, Kate Gilbert

Subject(s): Catering and food preparation skills and trades, General cookery and recipes

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 08/04/2025

This lab book is intended for use in both the lab and kitchen. Each section of the book contains learning objectives, lab problems to be solved, recipes, questions, and observation charts for the input of data.

Puerto Rican Bomba Fashion: An Oral History Project

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) English

Author(s): Amanda Ortiz-Pellot, Kelly L. Reddy-Best

Subject(s): National or regional costume / textiles, Fashion and textile design

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 20/03/2025

Communication for College, Career, and Civic Life

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Ryan McGeough, C. Kyle Rudick, Danielle Dick McGeough, Kathryn B. Golsan

Subject(s): Interpersonal communication and skills, Communication studies

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 17/03/2025

Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers of English

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 50 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Timothy Kochem, Monica Ghosh, Lily Compton, Elena Cotos

Subject(s): Communication studies, Language learning: speaking skills

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 12/03/2025

This textbook includes materials on listening, speaking, lexicogrammar, pragmatics, and pronunciation.

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Plant Breeding Methods

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 2 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Walter R. Fehr, Walter P. Suza

Subject(s): Agronomy and crop production, Agriculture and farming

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 07/03/2025

This text has been compiled to provide an overview of how plant breeders develop cultivars of plant species. The methods that breeders use depend directly on the type of cultivar used to produce a commercial crop. The four most common types of cultivars are (a) clonal cultivars (b) synthetic cultivars (c) pure-line cultivars and (d) hybrid cultivars. These types of cultivars will be discussed throughout the book, alongside review questions for self-study.

Crop Genetics

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 112 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Walter Suza (Editor), Kendall Lamkey (Editor), William Beavis, Arden Campbell, Jode Edwards, Shui-Zhang Fei, Thomas Lübberstedt, Laura Merrick, Deborah Muenchrath

Subject(s): Genetics (non-medical), Agronomy and crop production

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 07/03/2025

This book provides an introduction to the genetic concepts of reproductive systems, recombination, mutation, segregation and linkage analysis, inbreeding, quantitative inheritance, fertility regulation, population genetics and polyploidy.

Molecular Plant Breeding

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 18 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Walter Suza (Editor), Kendall Lamkey (Editor), Thomas Lübberstedt, William Beavis, Madan Bhattacharyya, Laura Merrick, Ursula Frei

Subject(s): Genetics (non-medical), Agronomy and crop production

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 07/03/2025

This book focuses on genomics and plant biotechnology approaches used in plant breeding, the analysis of genomic data, and their application in quality control measures. The application of alternative genomic technologies to enhance conventional breeding strategies is also presented.

Crop Improvement

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) English

Author(s): Walter Suza (Editor), Kendall Lamkey (Editor), Asheesh Singh, Teshale Mamo, Arti Singh, Jessica Barb, Shui-Zhang Fei, Anthony A. Mahama

Subject(s): Agronomy and crop production, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 07/03/2025

This book covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is on methods of cultivar development in self-pollinating, cross-pollinating and asexually propagating crops. Relevant examples of crop improvement research in Africa are utilized to cover factors affecting cultivar release, multiplication, and distribution of high-quality seed.

Cultivar Development

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 7 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Walter Suza (Editor), Kendall Lamkey (Editor), Rita H. Mumm

Subject(s): Agronomy and crop production, Agricultural science, Agriculture and farming

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Last updated: 07/03/2025

This open textbook places emphasis on the design of a process pipeline for continuous development of new improved cultivars as a means to implement the cycle of crop improvement. Essential topics in New Line Development and New Line Evaluation are addressed, such as choice of parents, creation of progeny, and evaluation and selection of progeny. Preparations needed for the commercial launch of new improved cultivars are explored, including varietal registration, volume production of quality seed, seed testing, and intellectual property protection. To maximize genetic gain and accelerate release of new products, ways to integrate and optimize effectiveness and efficiency of the process pipeline are analyzed. Students learn to design a process pipeline to produce improved cultivars that meet a specific product target which represents stakeholders’ needs.