Methodology of Plant Genetic Engineering

Description

Plant genetics has emerged as an exciting area of research by creating unprecedented opportunities for the manipulation of biological systems of plants. The applications of plant genetics to increase crop field, improve crop quality, and reduce production costs have been considerable. The new transgenic techniques create new gene combinations with novel traits such as resistance to pests, disease and herbicides. Today it is possible to develop plants that provide ingredients for healthier nutrition, grow in unfavourable conditions or for form substances that are otherwise produced by means of a complex chemical process these transgenic crop plants hold great promise for the world agriculture. This book provides an overview of the rapidly developing field of plant genetics and their application. The text has been prepared in simple language for easy understanding of the complicated topics of plant genetics. It gives the reader not only general appreciation of genetics as a whole but also adapted to the needs of the student of botany and other allied fields. The book is intended primarily for undergraduates and postgraduates in biology, botany and biotechnology, whereas it can be used as a reference for researchers and post-doctoral students, university professors and instructors.