Genetics and Breeding of Vegetable Crops

Veronica Di Stilio

ISBN 10: 1787153924 / ISBN 13: 9781787153929

Published by Kruger Brentt Publisher UK. LTD., 2025

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Principles of Genetics in Vegetable Crops: Provide a comprehensive overview of genetic principles relevant to vegetable crops, including Mendelian genetics, gene function, genetic variation, inheritance patterns, and the role of genetic mutations and recombination.Breeding Techniques and Strategies: Explore various breeding techniques and strategies used in vegetable crop improvement, including traditional breeding methods (selection, cross-breeding), modern techniques (marker-assisted selection, genetic modification), and innovative approaches (CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing).Genomic Tools and Technologies: Discuss the application of genomic tools and technologies in vegetable crop breeding, including DNA sequencing, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and the use of bioinformatics to analyze genetic data.Disease and Pest Resistance: Examine strategies for developing disease and pest-resistant vegetable crops, including the identification of resistance genes, incorporation of resistance traits through breeding, and the use of integrated pest management (IPM) approaches.Sustainable Practices and Future Trends: Explore sustainable breeding practices and future trends in vegetable crop genetics, including the focus on organic breeding, conservation of genetic resources, climate-resilient crops, and the role of biotechnology in addressing global food security challenges.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Genetics and Breeding of Vegetable Crops
• Publisher: Kruger Brentt Publisher UK. LTD.
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787153924
• ISBN 13: 9781787153929
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 260W x 183H x 22D millimeters 260 millimeters width by 183 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 814 grams

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Principles of Genetics in Vegetable Crops: Provide a comprehensive overview of genetic principles relevant to vegetable crops, including Mendelian genetics, gene function, genetic variation, inheritance patterns, and the role of genetic mutations and recombination.

Breeding Techniques and Strategies: Explore various breeding techniques and strategies used in vegetable crop improvement, including traditional breeding methods (selection, cross-breeding), modern techniques (marker-assisted selection, genetic modification), and innovative approaches (CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing).

Genomic Tools and Technologies: Discuss the application of genomic tools and technologies in vegetable crop breeding, including DNA sequencing, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and the use of bioinformatics to analyze genetic data.

Disease and Pest Resistance: Examine strategies for developing disease and pest-resistant vegetable crops, including the identification of resistance genes, incorporation of resistance traits through breeding, and the use of integrated pest management (IPM) approaches.

Sustainable Practices and Future Trends: Explore sustainable breeding practices and future trends in vegetable crop genetics, including the focus on organic breeding, conservation of genetic resources, climate-resilient crops, and the role of biotechnology in addressing global food security challenges.