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The second revised and enlarged edition of this book has been crafted to serve as a comprehensive guide to the multidisciplinary field of modern plant breeding, seamlessly blending molecular tools and methodologies with traditional approaches for crop enhancement. Retaining the essence of its predecessor, this edition introduces several enhancements, including solved model test papers, contributions from esteemed scientists, and notable Indian plant breeders along with their invaluable contributions. The covered topics encompass a wide array of subjects, including general genetics, genome organization of crop plants, cytogenetics of crop plants, reproductive and pollination methods, plant breeding techniques, principles of population and quantitative genetics, biometrical genetics, breeding for stress resistance and nutritional quality, genetic engineering, biotechnological tools in plant breeding, plant genetic resources and their regulatory systems, seed classification and certification, economic botany, medicinal plants, as well as statistical methods and field plot techniques. It is anticipated that this volume will prove beneficial for graduate and postgraduate students of Agriculture and Biology across all Indian Universities. Furthermore, it will serve as a valuable resource for individuals preparing for competitive examinations such as the Agricultural Research Services of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the National Eligibility Test, the Civil Services Examination, and other related examinations.
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