This title, that has taken Australian author, Dr Terry Martin BVSc, some five years to complete, aims to be the most definitive, collective work ever attempted on this intriguing and contentious subject. Drawing on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world, Terry Martin has collated over 700 colour photographs within text that is both approachable and easily understood. Presented in three parts, the author takes the reader through an introduction to understanding the basic principals of mutations and colour genetics in the first two parts. Part three is for the adventurous, being the technical manifest of genetics in parrots. Over 80 species of parrot are discussed.
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Dr Terry Martin is an avicultural geneticist whose primary interest is colour mutations. Terry has dedicated his ongoing studies of birds in the area of genetics, pigmentation and colour mutations and is highly respected in his research field internationally.
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Seller: Andrew Isles Natural History Books, Prahran, VIC, Australia
Octavo,296 pp.,colour photographs. laminated boards. Lengthy inscription from the author to Stan Sindel. The inevitable result of keeping birds in captivity is colour mutation. Dr Terry Martin BVSc has taken five years to complete the most definitive book ever attempted on this important avicultural subject. The book draws on information from specialist parrot mutation breeders from all over the world and is lavishly illustrated with spectacular colour photographs. Presented in three parts, the author takes the reader through a clearly written introduction on the basic principals of mutations and colour genetics in the first two parts. Part one covers basic genetics, establishment of new mutations, primary mutations and naming mutations. Part two deals with combinations. Part three is more technical and intended for breeders who wish grapple with some of the more complex issues of genetics. Over 80 species of parrot are discussed with numerous examples of breeding outcomes to assist the breeder in understanding how various mutations can be bred and developed. The underlying objective of the book is the standardisation of colour mutations. Seller Inventory # 40298
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 295pp, index, bibliography, num col ills. Or pictorial laminated boards. Small smudge on front free endpaper otherwise near new. Invaluable technical volume for breeders of parrots and extremely scarce in hardcover. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 053196
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