The "Dutch" roses are widely appreciated in the domestic and international markets for their sophisticated charm, captivating appeal and vibrant colours. At present there is no book in the market giving details about nutritional, pharmaceutical & cosmetic aspects of these plants and their production using tissue culture technique. This book provides information about various explants and combinations of growth regulators to be used for callus formation and shoot production. Besides this, it also suggests the method of inducing variability in these plants using EMS as a chemical mutagen....

Cluster bean or guar is grown worldwide principally for its green pods being used as vegetable & fodder and seeds as the source of gum for food, paper & textile Industry. Although variety "Sharada" of this crop is high yielding and disease resistant,it needs genetic improvement through mutation breeding to boost up its productivity. At present there is no book in the market giving details about the mutagenic sensitivity of this variety. This book provides the investigatory information about the use of physical & chemical mutagens in alone and combination treatments, especially related to...