Horticultural crops breeding

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Raj, Kiran (-)
Otros Autores: Kanawjia, Amit
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Ashland : Delve Publishing 2020.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • ABOUT THE EDITORS
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Glossary of Terms
  • List of Figures
  • List of Abbreviation
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Introduction to Crop Breeding
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Domestication Of The Plant
  • 1.3. Plant Breeding Before Mendel
  • 1.4. Defining Plant Breeding
  • 1.5. Concept Of Genetic Manipulation Of Plant Attributes
  • 1.6. Plant Breeding Through The Ages
  • 1.7. Gene Pools
  • 1.8. Genetic Conservation
  • 1.9. An Integrated Agricultural Model
  • 1.10. Selected Milestones In Plant Breeding
  • 1.11. Future Of Crop Breeding.
  • 1.12. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Genetic Prospective of Crop Breeding
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Principle of Molecular Genetic Mapping
  • 2.3. The Goals of Crop Breeding
  • 2.4. The Concept of Genetic Manipulation Of Plant Attributes
  • 2.5. Genetically Modified Plants
  • 2.6. Mendel And Pea Plants
  • 2.7. Technologies To Introduce New Genetic Variation
  • 2.8. Quantitative Genetics
  • 2.9. Cytogenetics
  • 2.10. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Crop Breeding Objective And Algorithm
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Objectives Of Plant Breeding
  • 3.3. Pleiotropy
  • 3.4. Ideotype.
  • 3.5. Selection In Crop Improvement
  • 3.6. The Concept Of Domestication And The Domestication Syndrome
  • 3.7. Germplasm
  • 3.8. What Is Seed Quality
  • 3.9. Factors Affecting Seed Quality
  • 3.10. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Crop Breeding Methods
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Evaluation Of Plants
  • 4.3. Various Methods Of Crop Breeding
  • 4.4. Clonal Breeding
  • 4.5. New Genetic Approaches
  • 4.6. Mutation Breeding
  • 4.7. Genetic Engineering (Recombinant Dna Technology)
  • 4.8. Polyploidy Breeding
  • 4.9. Conclusion
  • Reference
  • Chapter 5 Types Of Mating System
  • 5.1. Introduction.
  • 5.2. Darwin On Mating Systems
  • 5.3. Plant Mating Systems
  • 5.4. Types Of Mating System
  • 5.5. Evolution Of Mating Strategies
  • 5.6. Concept Of Mating System In Self-Compatible Hermaphrodites
  • 5.7. The Future Of Plant Mating System Studies In The Era Of Next-Generation Sequencing
  • 5.8. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Principles And Practice In Breeding Perennial Horticulture Crops
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Perennial Crops
  • 6.3. Fruit Crops
  • 6.4. Technical Problems In Fruit Breeding
  • 6.5. Conclusion
  • Reference.
  • Chapter 7 Principles And Practice In Breeding Annual Horticulture Crops
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Cole Crop
  • 7.3. Cucurbits
  • 7.4. Roots And Tuber Crops
  • 7.5. Tomato
  • 7.6. Eggplant
  • 7.7. Chilli And Pepper
  • 7.8. Okra
  • 7.9. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 8 Transgenic Horticultural Crops
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Transgenic Plants
  • 8.3. Advantages Of Transgenic Plants
  • 8.4. Other Benefits Of Transgenic Plants
  • 8.5. Disadvantages Of Transgenic Crops
  • 8.6. Transgenics In Ornamental Crops
  • 8.7. Uses Of Biotechnology In Ornamental Horticulture: Cellular Engineering.