Crop evolution through molecular plant breeding / edited by Praveen Kumar, Mainu Hazarika, and Meghana Singh Rajotia.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kumar, Praveen, editor.

Hazarika, Mainu, editor.

Rajotia, Meghana Singh, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Crops--Evolution.

Crops.

Plant breeding.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2024]

Summary:

This book serves as a gateway to the fascinating intersection of genetics, plant breeding and innovation, which is shaping the future of agriculture. It explores the dynamic world of molecular plant breeding, from decoding genetic markers to cutting-edge omics techniques. Each chapter is enriched with tables and diagrams for an engaging learning experience, simplifying complex concepts. The book begins with the basics, immersing you in molecular plant breeding, and then delves into genetic markers, diverse populations, linkage mapping, and association mapping. The book also covers such topics as marker-assisted selection, functional genomics, gene fingerprinting, gene transfer technologies, bioinformatics tools, and phenomics, and navigates the intricacies of intellectual property rights in molecular breeding.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Kumar, Praveen Crop Evolution Through Molecular Plant Breeding

ISBN:

9781527556478

1527556476

OCLC:

1418751111