Practical Manual of Genetics and Plant Breeding

Contents: Part I: Plant Breeding: 1. Uses of Breeder’s Kit. 2. Floral Biology of Plant. 3. Botanical Description and Floral Biology of Self Pollinated Crops (Wheat and Rice). 4. Botanical Description and Floral Biology of Cross Pollinated Crops (Maize and Sorghum). 5. Botanical Description and Floral Biology of Pulses and Oilseed (Red Gram, Bengal Gram, Soybean, Mustard, Pea and Sunflower). 6. Botanical Description and Floral Biology of Self Pollinated Vegetable Crops (Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Okra, Onion, Garlic and Coriander). 7. Botanical Description and Floral Biology of Fiber Crops (Cotton and Jute). 8. Botanical Description and Floral Biology of Sugarcane and Coconut. 9. Hybridization Technique: Emasculation and Pollination. 10. Hybridization Technique in Self-pollinated Crops (Wheat and Rice). 11. Emasculation and Pollination Techniques of Oilseeds (Groundnut, Sesame, Sunflower, Castor and Mustard). 12. Hybridization Techniques in Cross Pollinated Crop (Maize). 13. Hybridization Techniques in Vegetable Crops (Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Okra, Garden Pea, French Bean, Cowpea, Cauliflower and Cabbage). 14. Fertilization and Lifecycle of Angiospermic Plant. 15. Male Sterility and Self Incompatibility in Plants. 16. Managing the Segregating Population by Back Cross and Pedigree Method. 17. Layout of Field Experiments and Maintenance of Records. 18. Microsporogenesis and Microgametogenesis. 19. Megasporogenesis and Megagametogenesis. Part II: Genetics: 20. Compound Microscope. 21. Electron Microscope. 22. Law of Segregation. 23. Law of Independent Assortment. 24. Cell Cycle. 25. Mitosis Cell Division. 26. Meiosis Cell Division. 27. Preparation of Temporary Slides of Mitosis and Meiosis Using Squash Technique. 28. Numerical Technique Problems on Gene Interaction. 29. Chi-Square Test. 30. Linkage and Crossing Over. 31. Preparation of Different Types of Gametes from the Given Genotypes. 32. Determination of Phenotype from the Given Genotypes. 33. Structure of DNA. 34. Genetic Code. 35. Lifecycle of Neurospora. 36. Cytoplasmic Inheritance in Plastid. 37. Sex Linked Characters. 38. Numerical Problems on Genetics. Part III: Numerical Problems: 39. Introductory Statistics. 40. Test of Significance Level. 41. Phenotypic and Genotypic Variances Covariance’s. 42. Correlation and Regression. 43. Phenotypic and Genotypic Correlations. 44. Phenotypic and Genotypic Path Coefficients. 45. Heritability. 46. Coheritability and Genetic Advance. 47. Three-Way and Double Crosses. Appendices. Glossary. References.

Practical Manual of Genetics and Plant Breeding is a recent updated and improved version over previous books on the subject dealing practical syllabus of Genetics and Plant Breeding in most simple and scientific manner. • This publication is not only a practical guide but also is a first Practical Text Book which combines theory, practical and numerical problems together as per ICAR 5th Dean’s committee recommendations. • The present text is an easy Practical Guide for U.G. and P.G. students of GPB, teachers and plant breeders of research institutes, seed firms, national and state seed corporations. • Most attractive diagrams and Photographs given mostly in each and every chapter of this text aid students learning most quickly and easily.