Manual on Fruit Breeding

Book Details:

• Authors: Suneel Sharma & O.P. Pareek

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• Year of Publication: 2023

• ISBN: 9789392590214

• Pages: 340

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.70 inches

• Book Type: Text Book

About the Book:
The book Breeding of Fruit Crops offers a comprehensive and concise compilation of valuable information regarding the breeding of various fruit crops. Presented in five sections, it covers the historical evolution of fruit breeding, germplasm resources, breeding methods, and future perspectives.

Key Features:

• Prologue: Discusses the origin of fruits, their culture, domestication, and the evolution of breeding techniques throughout history, highlighting past achievements and the challenges faced.

• Germplasm Resources: Provides an in-depth look at the conservation and management of germplasm resources crucial for fruit crop breeding.

• Breeding Methods: Explores traditional and biotechnological breeding techniques, including their application across different fruit crops, covering tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions.

• The book presents insights into biotechnological approaches, polyploidy, mutation breeding, and molecular genetics, marking the shift towards CRISPR/Cas9 systems and marker-assisted selection in the future of fruit crop breeding.

• Epilogue: Focuses on future thrust areas for fruit breeding, including introduction and domestication of new crops, hybridization, and the integration of genomics and biotechnology into modern breeding strategies.

• Includes a list of references and suggested readings for those looking to dive deeper into the subject matter.

This book serves as an essential reference manual for students, researchers, and professionals in agriculture and horticulture, providing insights into modern fruit breeding methods and offering a glimpse into the future of fruit crop improvement.