New open textbooks from ISU

[Abbey Elder]

Good morning, all!

The Iowa State University Digital Press is excited to announce the publication of two open textbooks:

Crop Genetics

Authoring team: Walter Suza & Kendall Lamkey (Eds); William Beavis; Arden Campbell; Jode Edwards; Shui-Zhang Fei; Thomas Lübberstedt; Laura Merrick; and Deborah Muenchrath

Description: Originally developed as part of a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Crop Genetics is the first of many books in an upcoming series originally published under the title "Plant Breeding E-learning in Africa." The book, adapted and updated for a broader audience, provides an introduction to genetic concepts such as reproductive systems, recombination, mutation, segregation and linkage analysis, inbreeding, quantitative inheritance, fertility regulation, population genetics and polyploidy.

Link: https://doi.org/10.31274/isudp.2023.130

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design 

Author: Jacqulyn A. Baughman

Description: This collection of videos, exercises, and readings align with the course of the same name at Iowa State University. Students taking the course are expected to complete a semester-long team-based project based on addressing societal needs through the development of an engineering design project. The Pressbook walks through the design process with tips and exercises along the way.
(I recommend the webbook over the PDF version for this reason) 

Link: https://doi.org/10.31274/isudp.2023.131

I hope you find these helpful and that you have an excellent week, all!

Sincerely,

Abbey Elder (she/they)

Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian
Iowa State University

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