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Breeding Approaches: For Resilient Sustainable Agriculture For Ensuing Food Security NEW


Edition:
1
Volume:
1
Publishing Year:
2025
Publisher:
M/s AGROBIOS RESEARCH
Author/s:
Dr. (Prof.) Satya Narayan Sharma , Dr. Manju Kumari Choudhary , Dr. Swati Sharma , Dr. (Prof.) Arvind Kumar Purohit
Language:
English

Availability:

In stock

Hard Bond
ISBN:   9789349045576
Publishing Year:   2025

Rs 3995.00


The book Molecular Plant Breeding: Principles and Practices explores the essential role of molecular plant breeding in addressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and population growth. It provides an in-depth analysis of innovative techniques and strategies for crop improvement and agricultural sustainability, starting with foundational concepts of biotechnology and its applications in agriculture.

Key chapters cover the future of agriculture through biotechnological innovations, advanced methodologies like genome editing and marker-assisted selection, and the significance of improving not only crop yields but also nutritional quality. The book emphasizes the importance of developing crop varieties that can adapt to changing climates and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Additionally, it highlights the need to safeguard biodiversity and conserve plant genetic resources, demonstrating an integrated approach to agricultural advancement. Compelling case studies illustrate real-world applications and success stories in molecular breeding.

Overall, Molecular Plant Breeding: Principles and Practices serves as a crucial resource for researchers, students, and practitioners, fostering a deeper understanding of molecular breeding principles and inspiring innovation in sustainable agriculture to secure food systems for the future.

Dr. (Prof.) Arvind Kumar Purohit

Dr. Arvind Kumar, (now known as Dr. AK Purohit) is the Professor of Plant Biology and former Director of Extension Education, SK Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner. He has worked at various faculty positions from Astt. Professor to Professor  at JN Vyas University, Jodhpur, Govt. College, Kota, SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, and SK RAU, Bikaner for more than 47 years. He has guided several post graduate students at M.Sc. and Ph. D level, has published many research papers, books and reviews. His students are serving as professors and at many important positions at state and central govt. services. He retired as Professor of Plant Physiology and Director of Extension Education and Director, Academic Staff College & Distance Education from SK RAU, Bikaner in 2009.  He has been active after superannuation on various academic assignments, advisory and consultancy. He started to learn Bach flower Remedy system in 2019 and completed final level 3 to become first BFRP, Bach flower Registered Practitioner (UK) from Rajasthan since April, 2021. Later he got initiated in Inner engineering (Sadhguru), went on to learn Crystal Therapy and Dousing and Elements of Sanskrit. Proficient in public speaking and a creative literary writer, Dr. Purohit has established an Academy in 2023- Soumitra Deepti Academy of Fundamentals (The SDAF, Sambal) for helping school and college level students in their studies and career.

Table of Contents..
  1. Breeding Approaches for Resilient Sustainable Agriculture for Ensuing Food Security
    Prof. S. N. Sharma and Prof. Vijay Prakash
  2. Improving Plant Breeding Efficiency: The Impact of Sequencing and Integrated Genomic Approaches
    Shivani Yadav
  3. Functional Genomics in Crop Improvement
    Dr. Manju Kumari Choudhary, Dr. Manju Sharma, Dr. Preeti Nair
  4. Genome Mapping and Marker-Assisted Selection in Plant Breeding
    Prof. S.N. Sharma and Dr. Manju Kumari Choudhary
  5. Genetic Fingerprinting and Diversity Analysis of Indian Food Legumes Using SRAP Markers
    Prof. S. N. Sharma, Dr. Subhash Chand Sharma and Dr. Khajan Singh
  6. Epigenomics in Agriculture: Role and Applications
    Dr. Manju K. Choudhary and Dr. Deepak Sharma
  7. Participatory Plant Breeding an Approach for Crop Improvement
    Dr. S. K. Jain
  8. Breeding for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses for Sustainable Food Production
    Prof. A.K. Sharma and Komal Shekhawat
  9. Physiological Strategies for Managing Abiotic Stresses to Ensure Sustainable Crop Production in India
    Dr. R. C. Meena
  10. Role of Honey Bees in Enhancing Crop Productivity and Sustainability in Cross-Pollinated Species
    Prof. J. J. Pastagia
  11. Breeding Strategies to Combat Heat Stress: A Key Challenge for Sustainable Wheat Production in India
    Dr. D. K. Gothwal
  12. Enhancing Heat Stress Resilience in Wheat: Molecular Mechanisms, Genetic Strategies, and Agronomic Innovations for Future Improvement
    Abhay Dashora, Himansuman and Aliza Mariyam
  13. Maize Breeding: Harnessing Potential of Maize(Zea mays L.)
    Dr. Amit Dadheech, Dr. Mukesh Yadav, Deepak Meena, Ruku Chawla and Govardhan Lal Kumhar
  14. Advancement and Future Prospects in Barley Research in Rajasthan
    Dr. S. S. Rajput, Dr. P.S. Shekhawat, Dr. R.R. Choudhary, Dr. S.L. Kajla, Dr. Manish Kumar and Dr.S.S. Punia
  15. Sorghum a Miracle Crop: Changing Dimensions in 21st Century
    Dr. HemlataSharma, Dr, Amit Dadheech and Dikshita Joshi
  16. Ethnobotany of Millets: God’s Own Crop and Its Role in Crop Improvement
    Devanshi Sharma
  17. Pearl Millet Breeding: Challenges and Opportunities in India
    Dr.Vikas Khandelwal, Dr. C Tara Satyavathi, Dr.Supriya Ambawat and Dr. Sushila Bhanwariya
  18. Prospects of Pigeonpea Breeding In India
    Dr. S.C. Sharma, Dr. Kamal Kumar Sharma, Dr. Yogendra Kumar Sharma and Dr. S.L. Yadav
  19. Breeding Strategies for Chickpea Improvement in India
    Prof. Vijay Prakash
  20. Enhancing Food Legume Crop Improvement: Emerging Innovations for Nutritional Security and Sustainability
    Prof. O. P. Khedar
  21. Rapeseed-Mustard: Harvesting Potential to Meet the Growing Demand of Edible Oil
    Dr. Rahul Bhardwaj, Dr.Manish Kumar, Dr. Shalini Pandey, Dr. Ramesh and Dr. Vijay Kamal Meena
  22. Advancements in Breeding of Important Medicinal Crops in India
    Dr. Amit Dadheech and Dr. Monika Shahani
  23. Strategic Hybrid Breeding for Enhanced Abiotic Stress Resilience: Developing Climate-Adaptive Crop Varieties for Sustainable Agricultural Systems
    Prof. S. N. Sharma, Dr. Subhash Chand Sharma and Dr. Khajan Singh
  24. Transgenic Crops: Genomic Innovations and Controversies
    Dr. Manju Sharma and Dr. Preeti Nair
  25. Protection of Seed Spices and DUS guidelines of Cumin as per Plant Varieties & Farmer’s Rights Authority
    Prof. S. Marker, Dr. Ram Kunwar, Prof. A. C. Shivran, Dr. G. L. Kumawat, Prof. D.K. Gothwal and Dr. M. K. Meena

Book Details

Book Title:
Breeding Approaches: For Resilient Sustainable Agriculture For Ensuing Food Security NEW
Book Type:
REFERENCE BOOK
No Of Pages:
356
Color Pages :
0
Color Pages :
0
Book Size:
AMERICAN ROYAL (6X9)
Weight:
350 Gms
Copyright Holder:
All Rights Reserved
Imprint:
M/s AGROBIOS RESEARCH
Readership:
PG STUDENTS | SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS |
Associated Subjects:
Biotechnology , Plant Breeding And Genetics ,

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