{"product_id":"9781845937508","title":"Alfalfa and Relatives: Evolution and Classification of Medicago","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest known as an animal feed, Alfalfa \u003ci\u003eMedicago sativa\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most important and widely produced livestock crops grown throughout the temperate world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlfalfa and Relatives: Evolution and Classification of Medicago\u003c\/i\u003e provides an in-depth introduction to the Medicago genus, exploring its evolution, breeding and adaptation. Not only are Alfalfa's agricultural and environmental benefits unsurpassed but, due to technological advances, this staple crop is now being developed as a source of human food extracts, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, industrial chemicals, and biofuels. Through this detailed text the authors define the ecological applications of the plant whilst carefully illustrating its economic value and its growing importance as a genetic resource. This is a co-publication with NRC Research Press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CABI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032733565168,"sku":"9781845937508","price":243.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781845937508_p0.jpg?v=1769893681","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781845937508","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}