{"product_id":"in-vitro-plant-breeding-9781560229087","title":"In Vitro Plant Breeding","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate improved crops with these techniques for plant cell culture!This comprehensive book presents the basic concepts and applied techniques of plant cell and tissue culture. More and more, commercial plant breeding and development employs these methods to protect crops from weather, pests, and disease. Covering the history of in vitro breeding as well as emerging research trends, In Vitro Plant Breeding offers specific techniques for crop improvement and breeding. Designed as a text for undergraduate students, In Vitro Plant Breeding presents the theory of tissue culture as well as practical techniques. Its step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations facilitate learning and laboratory work. In Vitro Plant Breeding gives in-depth information and the latest research on the vital concepts and techniques of in vitro breeding, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e applications of plant tissue culture\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e morphogenesis and organogenesis\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e micropropagation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e producing haploid plants in vitro\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e in vitro pollination and fertilization\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e problems of embryo culture\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e somatic hybridization \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e protoplast technology\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e selection of desirable traits\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e cryopreservation and plant breeding\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e micrografting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis helpful book is plentifully illustrated with examples, schematic descriptions, and tables to make the concepts clear and easy to learn. In Vitro Plant Breeding is an essential resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Foreword\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Types of In Vitro Culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Applications of Plant Tissue Culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 2. Morphogenesis\/Organogenesis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Plant Growth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cellular Differentiation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Morphogenesis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 3. Micropropagation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Definition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stages in Micropropagation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Commercial Micropropagation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Applications of Micropropagation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 4. Haploid Plant Production In Vitro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anatomy of Anther\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anther Culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Androgenesis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 5. In Vitro Pollination and Fertilization\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Development of Female Gametophyte\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pollination\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fertilization\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Embryo Culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 6. Somatic Hybridization Using Protoplast Technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Uses of Protoplast Technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Obtaining Protoplasts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Culture of Protoplasts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Cytoplasmic Genomes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Common Potential of Protoplast Fusion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 7. Cell Culture and Selection of Desirable Traits\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Selection of Naturally Occurring Variants in Culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e General Selection Strategies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 8. In Vitro Mutagenesis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Types of Mutagens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Determining the Type and Suitable Concentration of Mutagens\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Choice of Plant Tissues for In Vitro Mutagensis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 9. The Origin, Nature, and Significance of Variation in Tissue Culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Basis of Somaclonal Variations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Causes of Somaclonal Variations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Use of Somaclonal Variation in Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Prevention of Somaclonal Variation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 10. Cryopreservation and Plant Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Theory and Technology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cryopreservation Protocols for Cold-Hardy and Non-Cold-Hardy Species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Storage and Thawing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Equipment for Cryopreservation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practical Issues and Strategies Toward Improved Cryoprotection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 11. In Vitro Micrografting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Definition of Micrografting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Analysis of Compatibility and Incompatibility Phenomena\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 12. In Vitro Flowering: Its Relevance to Plant Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Factors Influencing In Vitro Flowering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Plant Growth Regulators\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mineral Nutrients and Other Medium Components\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explant, Light, and Other Variables\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Application of In Vitro Flowering to Plant Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 13. In Vitro Tuberization\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Factors Controlling Microtuber Production\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practical Aspects of In Vitro Tuberization\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 14. Molecular Plant Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Types of Molecular Markers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Major Objectives of Molecular Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Applications of Molecular Markers in Plant Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Case Study: Application of Molecular Markers in Barley (Hordeum vulgare) Breeding\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53188690739543,"sku":"9781560229087","price":41.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/in-vitro-plant-breeding-9781560229087","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}