Mutation Breeding for Sustainable Food Production and Climate Resilience

The applications of mutation breeding technology in crop plants are discussed in this book,which has resulted in the development and release of more than 3600 mutant varieties with great economic impact. It covers mutation induction, screening, genome editing, and genomics advances, as well as success stories in different countries and applications in food, horticultural, and plantation crops.

Format: Hardback
Length: 809 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The applications of mutation breeding technology in crop plants have seen significant advancements in recent years, addressing the challenges faced by plant breeders and agriculturists in the face of climate change, population growth, and dwindling arable land and water resources. Genetic variation plays a crucial role in the development of new and improved cultivars, and the understanding of mutation induction and its applications has opened up new avenues for enhancing genetic variability for various plant and agronomic characters. Induced mutagenesis has been instrumental in crop improvement, leading to the development and release of over 3600 mutant varieties in most crop plants, with significant economic impacts.

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of mutation breeding methodologies, including mutation induction, screening of mutants, genome editing, and genomics advances. It also discusses success stories in different countries and applications of mutation breeding in food crops, horticultural plants, and plantation crops. The book is valuable for plant breeders, students, and researchers in agriculture, plant sciences, food science, and genetics, offering insights into the latest developments and applications of this important field.

Weight: 1400g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811697197
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023