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Sub-titled A Biometrical Approach, this is a comprehensive study covering a huge variety of new techniques. It starts with a description of traits and breeding systems. This is followed by a discussion of the evolution of crop species and the methods for developing hybrids, synthetics and composites. Among many other topics including genetic engineering, the book finally describes the collection and conservation of genetic resources, participatory approach of plant breeding and IPR issues. Aimed at undergraduate and post-graduate students as well as teachers and researchers. With diagrams. Colour photograph on dustjacket. The condition is goo.