Plant Breeding Theory & Practice (3rd Enlarged Ed.)

Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Authors: N.C. Stoskopf, B.R. Christie, Dwight T. Tomes
Language: English
Edition: 3rd Edition, 2019
ISBN: 9788172337384
E-ISBN: 9789388148559
Book Format: Hard Bound

About the Book:
This book presents a readable and up-to-date guide on plant breeding principles and their application, based on the collective experience of the authors and extensive scientific literature. Designed as a comprehensive replacement for older plant breeding texts, this work serves as an essential resource for senior undergraduate students studying plant breeding.

The content covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Genetics

• Field-plot design

• Emerging technologies in breeding methods

• Breeding practices, such as hybridization, inbreeding, cross-breeding, and mutations

The book is structured in an accessible way, with well-illustrated figures and clear figure captions that focus on specific plant applications. The readable language makes it easy to understand even the complex aspects of plant breeding. Each chapter has been thoughtfully developed, drawing from various disciplines represented by the authors, and offering insights from both theoretical and practical aspects of plant breeding.

In total, the book covers 23 chapters, which include a range of topics from the history of plant breeding to commercial aspects and advanced breeding methods. This work is highly recommended for libraries supporting agricultural, horticultural, and plant science collections.