This
book caters to the need of researchers working in the ever-evolving field of
agricultural biotechnology. It discusses and provides in-depth information
about latest advancements happening in this field. The book discusses evolution
of plant tissue culture techniques, development of doubled haploids technology,
role of recombinant-DNA technology in crop improvement. It also provides an
insight into the global status of genetically modified crops, use of RNAi
technology and mi-RNAs in plant improvement. Chapters are also dedicated for
different branches of ‘omics’ science including genomics, bioinformatics,
proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics along with the use of molecular markers
in tagging and mapping of various genes/QTLs of agronomic importance. This book
also covers the role of enzymes and microbes in agriculture in productivity
enhancement. It is of interest to teachers, researchers of biotechnology and
agriculture scientists. Also the book serves as additional reading material for
undergraduate and postgraduate students of biotechnology, agriculture,
horticulture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences.
National and international biotechnologists and agricultural scientists will
also find this to be a useful read.