Altering the traits of plants for the purpose of generation of desired characteristics is referred to as plant breeding. Breeding of crop plants in order to make them more adapted to human agriculture systems has been in practice for the past 10,000 years. However, the invention of the Mendelian principles of genetics and the consequent development of quantitative genetics in the 20th century has resulted in genetic crop enhancement. In the past 50 years, plant breeding has commenced a molecular era based on molecular tools to analyze RNA, proteins and DNA and relate such molecular outcomes...

Plant in vitro culture forms an essential part in the field of botany. This book serves the objective of presenting recent developments in the field of plant in vitro culture in relation with medicinal plants and perennial fruit crops. It extensively covers fundamental principles and recent techniques. It includes contributions of eminent researchers and experts in this field from all over the world. This book will serve as a valuable reference for students, teachers, researchers in biotechnology and for individuals interested in commercial applications of plant in vitro culture.

This book presents various outcomes of recent studies and advancements regarding plant protection. Crop losses due to pests, including insects, diseases and weeds, have been prevalent for a long time. However, with the intensification of agriculture and dynamic changes in cropping patterns including the cultivation of high yielding varieties and hybrids; over time, the role played by pesticides has become extremely significant. Nearly a thousand insect species (between 600 to 800), 1500 to 2000 plant species, several fungal, nematode and bacterial species as well as viruses are regarded as...

This book presents a detailed account of information on modern approaches in plant breeding. Contemporary plant breeding is regarded as a discipline whose origins lie in the science of genetics. It is considered a very intricate subject, involving the use of several integrative novel sciences and technologies which developed into business, science and art. Extraordinary growth in contemporary plant breeding has been witnessed, enriching the conventional breeding practices with accurate, effective, economical and swift breeding tools and approaches as a result of novel advancements in genomics...

Plant science is a diverse science dealing with the innumerous species of plants existing on the face of the planet. This book consists of contributions from researchers across the globe. It elucidates the relationship between environment and plants, specifically highlighting species-environment relationship and response of plants to distinct environmental stress conditions. It also presents both negative as well as positive impacts of microbes on plants. Furthermore, the book highlights present biotechnological research for development of novel technology in order to produce biological and...

The aim of this book is to provide research-focused information regarding selected plant physiology. This book provides fundamental concepts and latest insights on plant physiology covering abiotic stress, plant water relations, mineral nutrition and reproduction. Plant reactions to insufficient water availability and other inorganic strains (like metals) have been studied through changes in water consumption, transport structure and through molecular and genetic methods. A comparatively new feature of fruit nourishment is presented in order to offer the basis for the development of a few...