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Plant Breeding: Fundamentals and Applications (Hardback, A.K. Sharma)

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Explore the vast discipline of plant breeding with 'Plant Breeding: Fundamentals and Applications' by A.K. Sharma, a comprehensive guide that delves deeply into the principles and practices of crop improvement. This hardback book is an essential resource for understanding the intricate genetic makeup of crops and how various breeding techniques can be employed to enhance yield and performance. Covering a wide array of topics such as male sterility, self-incompatibility, hybridization techniques, and molecular markers, the book offers a wealth of information for both students and practitioners in the field of agriculture. By investigating the physical, physiological, and hereditary traits that influence crop characteristics, readers will gain profound insights into methods that can lead to successful crop improvement. Whether examining apomixis or biometry, this text provides a solid foundation in plant breeding that is critical for modern agricultural practices and sustainability.

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Author A.K. Sharma
Cover Hardback
Topics Covered Over 28 vital topics in plant breeding
Focus Areas Genetic engineering, hybridization techniques, male sterility, and more
For Whom Ideal for students, researchers, and industry professionals
Learning Outcomes Enhance understanding of breeding methods and crop genetics
Attributes Description
ISBN 978-XXXX-XXXX-X
Publisher Agro Publications
Publication Date 2021
Pages 450
Language English
Illustrations Includes diagrams and charts
Dimensions 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches

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The book covers a wide range of topics including male sterility, self-incompatibility, hybridization techniques, mutation breeding, molecular markers, and the variety release procedure, among others.

This book is primarily aimed at students, researchers, and professionals involved in agriculture, plant science, and crop improvement.

The book provides an in-depth examination of both traditional and modern plant breeding methodologies, complemented by real-life applications and detailed illustrations.

Yes, it includes practical insights into hybridization techniques, breeding methods for various crops, and discussions on disease resistance and abiotic stresses.

Molecular markers play a critical role in modern plant breeding by enabling marker-assisted selection, which facilitates the identification of desirable trait loci to improve crop varieties.

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The book Plant breeding: Fundamentals and Applications use various techniques to improve the genetic composition of crops. The effectiveness of these methods depends on the plant's physical, physiological, and hereditary traits, which influence the ability to select desirable characteristics and achieve the desired improvements in crop performance and yield. Authored by A.K. Sharma
1. Plant Breeding and Its Objectives, 2. Centers of Origin, 3. Crop Genetic Resources and Introduction, 4. Apomixis in Plant Breeding, 5. Male Sterility and It Role in Agriculture,6. Self-Incompatibility and Its Applicationsbility, 7. Pollination in Plants,8. Hybridization Techniques,9. Breeding Methods for Self Pollinated Crops, 10. Breeding Methods for Cross-Pollinated Crops,11. Botany of Some Important Crops, 12. Heterosis, Inbreeding and System of Mating,13. Hybrid and Synthetic Varieties, 13. Hybrid and Synthetic Varieties, 14. Breeding Methods for Vegetatively Propagated Crops, 15. Mutation Breeding, 16. Polyploidy Breeding, 17. Abiotic Stresses (Drought),18. Disease Resistance, 19. Variety Release Procedure, 20. Classes of Seed, 21. Crop Ideotypes, 22. Plant Tissue Culture, 23. Genetic Engineering,24. Molecular Markers, 25. Marker Assisted Selection and Quantitative Trait Loci, 26. Intellectual Property Right (IPR), 27. Biometry,28. Questions and Answers

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