The current volume titled " Innovations in Plant Sciences and Biotechnology" has 11 chapters. Chapters 1 summarizes recent development in different areas of plant sciences and Biotechnology. The main emphasis is on latest innovations during 2014-2014. Chapter 2 is next generation sequencing : a revolution in gene sequencing, chapter 3 illustrates overview of recent advances in induced resistance for plant disease management. chapter 4 discusses Molecular approaches to enhance abiotic stresses tolerance, chapter 5 review Molecular surveillance system at plant host-pathogen interface, chapter 6 describes in details the botany, cultivation, chemical constituents and genetic diversity in fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill)very important spice and drug plant. chapter 7 gives detailed account of pollination mechanism in pome fruits, chapter 8 discuses recent aspects of mitochondrial impact on efficient photosynthesis. chapter 9 gives detailed account on brassinosteroids - As an amelioretic agent against salinity stress in cereals. chapter 10 reviews recent aspects of plants as a green route for nanoscale engineering: an eco - friendly approach, the last chapter is chapter 11 which describes synergy: nanotechnology and seed science.

The Present volume is certain to become the standard reference for scientists, professionals and graduate students interested in crop plant development and productivity. The book will be extremely useful for plant breeders, agronomists, biotechnologists, geneticists, cytogenesists, taxonomists, molecular biologists. nanotechnologist and plant physiologists. Post graduates students, B.Sc. (honors) students, in these disciplines having adequate background in genetics, molecular biology and spectrum of other researchers interested in biology and agriculture will also find the book a worthwhile reference text. we sincerely hope that the information embodied in the book will stimulate plant breeders' to ameliorate up coming new breeding techniques.