Floral Biology and Crop Improvement: Readyreckoner: Classical to Molecular Perspective

This book offers a comprehensive and academically rich foundation in Floral Biology, covering floral structure, reproductive mechanisms, pollination behaviour, gametogenesis, fertilization, fruit and seed development, and crop-wise floral biology.

A major strength of this manuscript is that Floral Biology serves as a bridge between classical plant science and modern molecular biology. The subject links morphological understanding with advanced molecular breeding, gene expression, hybrid seed technology, and biotechnology-driven crop improvement. This makes the book highly relevant for UG/PG students, teachers, and competitive exam aspirants.

The book provides floral biology of cereals, millets, pulses, oilseeds, fibre crops, vegetables, commercial crops, and selected horticultural crops with scientific accuracy and student-friendly clarity. It also includes annexures containing floral formulas, glossaries, important genes, molecular markers, hybrid seed production techniques, breeding centres, and MCQs.

This manuscript bridges theory with practical applications and is structured to support classroom teaching, practicals, viva, field identification, and competitive examinations.