Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies – serie

This book focuses on recent advances in Molecular Tools, Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence to monitor, manage and improve horticultural crops in terms of plant growth, nutrient de?ciency, toxicity, diseases, abiotic stress, soil amendments and agrochemicals entering the surrounding environment.

This book focuses on recent advances in Molecular Tools, Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence to monitor, manage and improve horticultural crops in terms of plant growth, nutrient deficiency, toxicity, diseases, abiotic stress, soil amendments and agrochemicals entering the surrounding environment. The book consists of 11 chapters grouped in 3 parts. Part I Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence, Part II Monitoring Abiotic and Biotic Stress, Part III Genetic Engineering and Genomics.This book provides an overview of nanotechnology and omics used to improve the productivity of crops and sustainability in the future. It also describes the basic structures of six popular artificial intelligence techniques and their applications in horticultural crop improvement. The book presents molecular techniques such as molecular markers, genome sequencing, genome editing and genetic modification that are considered efficient tools to achieve the goals of plant breeders in horticultural crop improvement programs. Chapters are written by globally recognized scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Each chapter begins with an introduction that covers similar contexts and includes a detailed discussion of the topic accompanied by high-quality color images, diagrams and relevant details and concludes with recommendations for future study directions in addition to a comprehensive bibliography.

This book focuses on recent advances in biosensors and nanosensors to monitor, manage and improve horticultural crops in terms of plant growth, nutrient de?ciency, toxicity, diseases, abiotic stress, soil amendments and agrochemicals entry into surrounding environment.

This book focuses on recent advances in biosensors and nanosensors to monitor, manage and improve horticultural crops in terms of plant growth, nutrient deficiency, toxicity, diseases, abiotic stress, soil amendments and agrochemicals entry into surrounding environment. Besides contributing to sustainable agriculture, these innovative tools facilitate promoting plant health and horticultural products quality and safety. The book consists of 11 chapters grouped in 4 parts. Part I Growth, Development and Productivity, Part II Trends in Abiotic and Biotic Stress Management, Part III Harvest Quality, Part IV Precision Agriculture and Environment Sustainability. Increased productivity, stimulation of plant growth, precise farming, monitoring food quality and freshness during production, processing, distribution and storage, reduced costs and waste, and sustainable agriculture are some of the concepts discussed. The book presents the mechanisms of biosensors and nanosensors for monitoring the various changes during pre- and post-harvest stages of horticultural crops. These are considered as efficient tools to achieve goals of plant breeders in horticultural crops improvement programs. Chapters are written by globally recognized scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Each chapter begins with an introduction that covers similar contexts and includes a detailed discussion of the topic accompanied by high-quality color images, diagrams and relevant details and concludes with recommendations for future study directions in addition to a comprehensive bibliography.

Advances in plant genomics, plant molecular biology and genome editing have revolutionized opportunities for more efficient plant breeding. The book covers all relevant areas of molecular breeding in plants, with concepts and tools of relevance to plant genomics research and advanced molecular breeding.

Over the years, the interventions of genomics tools have paved the way for molecular breeding to meet the challenges of food security and climate resilience. The book covers all relevant areas of molecular breeding applications in plants, with many examples drawn from the advanced genomics and molecular breeding research.

Topics covered in each chapter, in relation to the subject species, include current cultivation practices and challenges, germplasm biodiversity and conservation, traditional breeding, molecular breeding, tissue culture applications, genetic engineering and gene editing, mutation breeding, hybridization, and future research directions.

Topics covered in each chapter, in relation to the subject species, include current cultivation practices and challenges, germplasm biodiversity and conservation, traditional breeding, molecular breeding, tissue culture applications, genetic engineering and gene editing, mutation breeding, hybridization, and future research directions.

Flowers and other ornamental plants are used for all occasions to meet consumers demands preferably novel flowers traits, e.g., fragrance, flower color and shape, early flowering, less water consumption, long shelf-life.

The herbs and spices plants have immensely benefited humankind since ancient times for therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutritional properties. The wealth of information on genetic resources, breeding, conservation, propagation, cultivation, and biotechnological strategies is crucial for plant improvement.This volume consists of 19 chapters covering research advances in conventional and modern breeding technologies of various important herbs and spices individually, including Basil, Bay leaf, Cinnamon, Coriander, Dill, Lemongrass, Long pepper, Nutmeg, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper, Saffron, Sage, Sesame, Tarragon, Thyme, Common turmeric, and Scentless turmeric.Chapters are written by globally renowned scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Each chapter has an introduction covering related backgrounds and provides an in-depth discussion of the subject supported with high-quality color photos, illustrations and relevant data. The chapter concludes with future research directions and pertinent references to facilitate further reading.The book is an excellent reference source for plant breeders, biotechnologists and geneticists engaged in breeding and improvement. The book is suitable for both advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students specializing in agriculture, biotechnology, and molecular breeding as well as for seed companies.

The medicinal and aromatic plants have immensely benefited humankind since ancient times for therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutritional properties. The wealth of information on genetic resources, breeding, conservation, propagation, cultivation, and biotechnological strategies is crucial for plant improvement.This volume consists of 12 chapters covering research advances in conventional and modern breeding technologies of various medicinal and important aromatic plants individually, including  Brahmi, Barberry, Betel, Blond plantain, Caper, Chinese woad, Common hop, Damask rose, Deadly, Echinacea, Ginkgo, and Gymnema.Chapters are written by globally renowned scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Each chapter has an introduction covering related backgrounds and provides an in-depth discussion of the subject supported with high-quality color photos, illustrations and relevant data. The chapter concludes with future research directions and pertinent references to facilitate further reading.The book is an excellent reference source for plant breeders, biotechnologists and geneticists engaged in breeding and improvement. The book is suitable for both advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students specializing in agriculture, biotechnology, and molecular breeding as well as for seed companies.

The medicinal and aromatic plants have immensely benefited humankind since ancient times for therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutritional properties. The wealth of information on genetic resources, breeding, conservation, propagation, cultivation, and biotechnological strategies is crucial for plant improvement.This volume consists of 13 chapters covering research advances in conventional and modern breeding technologies of various medicinal and important aromatic plants individually, including Indian ginseng,  Datura, Licorice, Marjoram, Moringa, Neem, Opium poppy, Patchouli, Persian shallot, Plumbago, St John's-wort, Stevia, and Upastree resin.Chapters are written by globally renowned scientists and subjected to a rigorous review process to ensure quality presentation and scientific precision. Each chapter has an introduction covering related backgrounds and provides an in-depth discussion of the subject supported with high-quality color photos, illustrations and relevant data. The chapter concludes with future research directions and pertinent references to facilitate further reading.The book is an excellent reference source for plant breeders, biotechnologists and geneticists engaged in breeding and improvement.  The book is suitable for both advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students specializing in agriculture, biotechnology, and molecular breeding as well as for seed companies

The basic concept of this book is to study the use of both innovative and conventional plant breeding methods to develop new varieties of grass and bast fiber crops under different environmental conditions for sustainable fiber production.