Principles of Plant Breeding for PGR Management
Pramod Kumar Pandey author Deepak Kumar Mishra author Sheetanshu Gupta author Chanchal Bhargava author Y Vinod Kumar Reddy author Neha Rohila author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publishing:5th Mar '26
£175.00
This title is due to be published on 5th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Aiming to bridge the gap between traditional plant breeding principles and modern advancements, this book focuses on the management of plant genetic resources (PGR) to cover the classical and contemporary techniques to meet the growing challenges of global food security, climate change, and agricultural sustainability. Emphasizing the importance of conserving and utilizing genetic diversity, the subject matter of this book also covers:
- Breeding Methods of Crops
- Mapping Populations
- Selection Methods in Plant Breeding
- Plant Genetic Resources
- Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
This work is ideal for postgraduate programs in Genetics, Plant Breeding, and Biotechnology, and will also be of interest to extension personnel and policymakers involved in crop improvement and germplasm management.
This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the print edition in India.
"This volume offers a broad and well-organized discussion, ranging from the fundamentals of breeding techniques to the modern approaches required for effective conservation and utilization of genetic resources. The chapters maintain continuity and logical flow, while also incorporating relevant examples that connect theory with field-level applications. The collective expertise of the authors gives the book a strong academic foundation, ensuring that the material is both current and authoritative."
— N.K. Singh, Professor, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttarakhand, India
ISBN: 9781041247340
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Weight: unknown
418 pages