Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.

• ISBN: 9789393168061

• Author: B.D. Singh

• Subject: Agricultural Science

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Copyright Year: 2025

About the Book

Plant Breeding: Principles and Methods, 12th Edition is an updated and comprehensive textbook designed for B.Sc. (Agriculture) students, but it has been widely accepted by the entire plant breeding community. This book covers both conventional and modern approaches to crop improvement, offering 45 chapters organized into ten parts. Topics include:

• Germplasm conservation and utilization

• Breeding of self- and cross-pollinated crops

• Breeding for resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses

• Special breeding approaches (ideotype, polyploidy, biotechnology, molecular markers)

• Evaluation and multiplication of improved strains

• Intellectual property rights in plant breeding

• National and international organizations for crop improvement

This edition includes two new chapters: Novel Plant Breeding Tools and Plant Breeding in the Private Sector Environment – Seed Industry at a Glance for the New Entrant/Aspirant, enhancing the book’s relevance and usefulness for students and professionals alike.