Elements of Plant Breeding
Buy Nowe-ISBN : 978-93-6252-234-4
Publisher : 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 1
OLIGOGENIC AND POLYGENIC CHARACTERS
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Chapter 2
MASS AND PURELINE SELECTION
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Chapter 3
TRANSGENIC BREEDING
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Chapter 4
POPULATION IMPROVEMENT APPROACH
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Chapter 5
DISTANT HYBRIDIZATION
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Chapter 6
HYBRID SEED PRODUCTION
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Chapter 7
MUTATION BREEDING IN CROP IMPROVEMENT
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Chapter 8
POLYPLOIDY: AN EVOLUTIONARY PLANT BREEDING APPROACH
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Chapter 9
IDEOTYPE BREEDING: AN APPROACH FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT
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Chapter 10
BACKCROSS BREEDING: CONVENTIONAL & MOLECULAR APPROACH
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Chapter 11
MAINTENANCE BREEDING
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Chapter 12
BREEDING FOR ABIOTIC STRESS RESISTANCE
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EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS
Dr Gopal Wasudeo Narkhede
Assistant Professor
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
School of Agriculture
SR University, Warangal
Niranjan Ravindra Thakur
Research Scholar,
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics,
Patancheru. TS. India.
