Breeding,Biotechnology and Seed Production of Field Crops

This book has been written for the benefit of all stakeholders, including learners, educators, and staff members of seed industries. It holds particular significance for postgraduate students specializing in plant breeding and seed science. The contents of the book have been structured in accordance with the syllabus recommended by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for postgraduate students at various Agricultural Universities across the country.

The book has been divided into two primary sections: i) Principles of crop breeding, and ii) Methods and practices of crop improvement and seed production for individual field crops. It contains a total of 18 chapters. The first three chapters focus on elucidating the basic principles, while the remaining chapters delve into the methods and practices specific to each individual crop.

We hope that this book will be a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate students pursuing plant breeding as an elective, postgraduate students opting for plant breeding, teachers, researchers, and staff members of private seed companies specializing in this field.