Molecular Plant Breeding and Genome Editing Tools for Crop Improvement (Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies)

Deka, Pradip Chandra

ISBN 10: 1799843122 / ISBN 13: 9781799843122

Published by Engineering Science Reference, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Molecular Plant Breeding and Genome Editing Tools for Crop Improvement (Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies)
• Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1799843122
• ISBN 13: 9781799843122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Plant breeders have used mutagenic agents to create variability for their use in crop improvement. However, application of mutagenic agents has its own drawbacks, such as non-specificity and random nature, simultaneous effect on large numbers of genes, and induction of chromosomal aberrations. To overcome these limitations, several genome editing systems have been developed with the aid of cutting-edge technology rooted in the expertise of several research fields. Molecular Plant Breeding and Genome Editing Tools for Crop Improvement is a pivotal reference source that provides an interdisciplinary approach to crop breeding through genetics. Featuring coverage of a broad range of topics including software, molecular markers, and plant variety identification, this book is ideally designed for agriculturalists, biologists, engineers, advocates, policymakers, researchers, academicians, and students.