Technologies in Plant Biotechnology and Breeding of Field Crops

This edited book is a comprehensive compilation of principles, conventional and molecular approaches used to develop improved varieties and hybrids of major crops, highlighting the importance of breeding tools and techniques in ensuring food security. It is of interest to teachers, researchers, agriculture scientists, capacity builders, and policymakers, and serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, soil science, and environmental sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 301 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This edited book is a thorough and comprehensive compilation of principles, conventional, and molecular approaches employed to develop enhanced varieties and hybrids of major crops in consideration of their origin, evolution, taxonomy, production, and productivity, as well as the needs of human civilization. The book encompasses breeding prospects for all significant food and commercial crops, emphasizing the significance of breeding tools and techniques in ensuring food security. This publication is of immense interest to educators, researchers, agriculture scientists, capacity builders, policymakers, and undergraduate and graduate students studying agriculture, soil science, and environmental sciences. Furthermore, this book serves as valuable supplementary reading material for these disciplines. National and international agricultural scientists and policymakers will find great value in this publication.

The book is organized into five chapters, each covering a specific aspect of crop improvement. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the principles and practices of crop breeding, including the selection of parents, hybridization, and genetic manipulation. Chapter 2 explores the conventional breeding methods used to develop improved varieties of major crops, such as pedigree selection, cross-breeding, and mutation breeding. Chapter 3 discusses the molecular approaches used in crop improvement, including gene cloning, genetic engineering, and marker-assisted selection. Chapter 4 focuses on the application of breeding tools and techniques in ensuring food security, including the development of drought-tolerant and pest-resistant varieties. Chapter 5 discusses the breeding prospects of all important food and commercial crops, including rice, wheat, maize, soybean, and cotton.

Each chapter is extensively illustrated with diagrams, tables, and figures to facilitate understanding of the topics discussed. The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and an index for easy reference.

In conclusion, this edited book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in crop improvement and food security. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the principles, conventional, and molecular approaches used to develop enhanced varieties and hybrids of major crops. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for a wide range of readers, including students, researchers, and policymakers. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of crop breeding and its potential to address global food challenges.

Weight: 641g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811657665
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022