Molecular Cytogenetics and Crop Improvement

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-041-20569-2
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 430 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

This volume presents the principles, techniques, and applications of molecular cytogenetics in modern crop improvement. Beginning with genome organization, it covers chromosome visualization, gene mapping, pre-breeding strategies, trisomics, cytogenomics, and polyploidy. Integrating classical cytogenetics with molecular biology, the book offers practical tools for developing resilient, high-yield crops. Authored by an expert team of scientists, Molecular Cytogenetics for Crop Improvement is an essential reference for plant breeders, geneticists, biotechnologists, and students aiming to meet global food security challenges through innovative crop science.

- Comprehensive coverage of molecular cytogenetic principles, techniques, and applications.

- Bridges classical cytogenetics with genomic and biotechnological tools.

- Practical methodologies for gene mapping, pre-breeding, and hybrid seed production.

- Expert contributions from leading researchers in crop science.

- Addresses urgent agricultural challenges including climate resilience and food security.

Print edition not for sale in India.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pandey, Pramod Kumar

Ashaq, Mohd

Bharatkumar, C.

D, Satish

Srivarsha, Jasti

Gupta, Sheetanshu

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Zellbiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Preface

- About the Authors

- Introduction to Molecular Cytogenetics for Crop Improvement

- Organization and Structure of Genome, Genome Size, Organization of Organellar Genomes

- Nuclear DNA Organization

- Karyotyping

- Pre-breeding and Applications of Cytogenetical Methods for Crop Improvement

- Location and Mapping of Genes on Chromosomes

- Trisomics

- Cytogenomics

- Role of Polyploidy in Crop Evolution and Breeding

- References

Über Autor(innen)

Pramod Kumar Pandey is Scientist at the College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai, Central Agricultural University, India. Holds a PhD in Biotechnology with over 10 years’ expertise in endophytes and more than 6 years in maize breeding. Author of multiple research papers and book chapters; In-Charge of AICRP on Maize, CAU Brapanai Centre.

Mohd Ashaq is Associate Professor of Botany, Higher Education Department, J&K, India, specializing in Plant Virology. Author of 6 books, 30 research papers, 17 patents, and numerous popular articles. Former Director of Research, Eritrea Institute of Technology; active in IUCN commissions and editorial boards of leading journals.

C. Bharatkumar is Scientist (Plant Breeding), AICRP on Chickpea, UAS Dharwad. PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding with 9 years’ research experience. Recipient of Best Scientist and Excellence in Research Awards. Author of 2 books, 26 research papers, and several book chapters.

Satish D. is Associate Professor of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Horticulture, UHS Bagalkot. Specialist in vegetable breeding with contributions to 11 crop varieties and four horticultural technologies. Recipient of ICAR’s Best Teacher Award. Has over 50 research publications and international conference experience.

Jasti Srivarsha is Senior Technical Officer (Plant Breeding) at NHRDF, Nashik. Gold medalist with a PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding. Experienced in vegetable breeding, currently focusing on onion crop improvement.

Sheetanshu Gupta is Expert in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology with over 13 years’ experience. Author of 18 books, 150 book chapters, and holder of 2 patents. Specializes in hydroponics, aeroponics, protein biochemistry, and innovative plant protection methods.