e-ISBN : 978-93-6252-234-4Publisher : Iterative International Publishers (IIP), Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd.Volume : 3-2024
AIM & SCOPE
Welcome to the world of plants and their fascinating transformations! This book is your guide to understanding how humans have played matchmaker with plants for generations, creating new and improved varieties through the art and science of plant breeding. Plants, just like people, have traits that make them unique. Some have tasty fruits, while others resist pests or thrive in specific environments. Plant breeding is like a gardening adventure where scientists and farmers team up to create the perfect plant companions. In these pages, we'll explore different methods of plant breeding, from the ancient art of selecting the best seeds to cutting-edge technologies like genetic engineering. You'll learn how scientists cross plants, tinker with their genes, and use other clever tricks to develop crops that are more productive, disease-resistant, and better suited to our ever-changing world. So, whether you're a budding botanist or just curious about the magic behind your favorite fruits and veggies, join us on this journey through the world of plant breeding. Get ready to discover the secrets of how humans have shaped the plants around us, creating a symphony of colors, flavors, and resilience that fills our gardens and plates. Happy reading and happy planting!
Chapter 1OLIGOGENIC AND POLYGENIC CHARACTERShttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch216
Chapter 2MASS AND PURELINE SELECTIONhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch217
Chapter 3TRANSGENIC BREEDINGhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch218
Chapter 4POPULATION IMPROVEMENT APPROACHhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch219
Chapter 5DISTANT HYBRIDIZATIONhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch220
Chapter 6HYBRID SEED PRODUCTIONhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch221
Chapter 7MUTATION BREEDING IN CROP IMPROVEMENThttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch222
Chapter 8POLYPLOIDY: AN EVOLUTIONARY PLANT BREEDING APPROACHhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch223
Chapter 9IDEOTYPE BREEDING: AN APPROACH FOR CROP IMPROVEMENThttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch224
Chapter 10BACKCROSS BREEDING: CONVENTIONAL & MOLECULAR APPROACHhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch225
Chapter 11MAINTENANCE BREEDINGhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch226
Chapter 12BREEDING FOR ABIOTIC STRESS RESISTANCEhttps://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurch227
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
Dr Gopal Wasudeo NarkhedeAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Genetics and Plant BreedingSchool of AgricultureSR University, Warangal
Niranjan Ravindra ThakurResearch Scholar,International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru. TS. India.