Accelerated Plant Breeding, Volume 4: Oil Crops

The focus of plant improvement has shifted to factors that enhance commercial export, such as early maturity, shelf life, and better processing quality. Accelerated methods have been developed for precision breeding and early release of crop varieties, such as doubled haploidy, marker-assisted selection, genetic mapping, genomic selection, high-throughput genotyping, and phenotyping. This book focuses on the accelerated breeding technologies adopted for major oil crops and is an excellent reference on the accelerated development of improved crop varieties.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 549 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The realm of plant improvement has undergone a remarkable transformation, shifting its attention from traditional metrics such as yield, quality, and disease resistance to factors that directly impact commercial export. These include the development of early maturity, extended shelf life, and improved processing quality. Conventional plant breeding methods, which traditionally focus on improving self-pollinating crops, can take a decade or more to develop and release new varieties. However, in recent years, significant advancements have been made, leading to the rapid development of precision breeding techniques. These methods have accelerated the release of crop varieties, offering significant benefits to farmers and the agricultural industry.

This book specifically delves into the accelerated breeding technologies that have been adopted for major oil crops. It provides a comprehensive summary of concepts related to germplasm enhancement and the development of improved varieties through innovative methodologies. These methodologies encompass a wide range of techniques, including doubled haploidy, marker-assisted selection, marker-assisted background selection, genetic mapping, genomic selection, high-throughput genotyping, high-throughput phenotyping, mutation breeding, reverse breeding, transgenic breeding, shuttle breeding, speed breeding, low-cost high-throughput field phenotyping, and more.

The edited volume in question serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, scientists, and professionals involved in the field of accelerated development of improved crop varieties. It offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and techniques, providing a solid foundation for further research and innovation in plant breeding. By exploring the diverse range of methodologies discussed in this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the strategies employed to enhance crop productivity and sustainability in the face of changing global agricultural landscapes.

Weight: 860g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030811099
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022