- Selvakumar Gurunathan
- Associate Professor (Genetics and Plant Breeding), SRM College of Agricultural Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vendhar Nagar, Baburayanpettai, Elapakkam (Post), Chengalpattu (Dt.), Tamil Nadu, India.
Advances in Plant Breeding covers recent developments and emerging trends in plant breeding and genetics, with a strong focus on biotechnological approaches for crop improvement. The book presents an integrated view of conventional and modern breeding strategies aimed at enhancing crop productivity, quality, and adaptability. It includes discussions on genetic diversity, germplasm conservation and utilization, quantitative genetics, genomics, and molecular breeding tools such as marker-assisted selection and genomic selection. The scope further extends to plant biotechnology techniques including tissue culture, doubled haploids, genetic transformation, and genome editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas systems. Emphasis is given to breeding for biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, yield improvement, nutritional quality, and climate resilience. The book also addresses the use of bioinformatics, phenomics, and high-throughput technologies in breeding programs, along with ethical, regulatory, and biosafety considerations. Overall, it serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers, postgraduate students, plant breeders, geneticists, and biotechnologists working toward sustainable agriculture and food security.
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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Origin, Cytogenetics, Breeding Objectives, Floral Biology, Molecular Approaches in Wheat Improvement and Stress Breeding
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/1-13 | Pages : 1-13
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Breeding Objectives and Breeding for Yield, Quality, Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance in Seed Spices (Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, and Mustard)
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/14-18 | Pages : 14-18
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Introduction, Distribution, Centers of Origin, Economic Importances, Classification, Floral Biology, Breeding Objectives and Breeding Methods of Sunflower
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/19-31 | Pages : 19-31
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Rapeseed & Mustard (Brassicas sp.) - Origin, Floral Biology, Breeding Objectives, Molecular Approach in Crop Improvement and Quality Breeding
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/32-39 | Pages : 32-39
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Introduction, Distribution, Centers of Origin, Economic Importance, Classification, Floral Biology, Breeding Objectives and Breeding Methods of Barley
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/40-47 | Pages : 40-47
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Introduction, Distribution, Centres of Origin, Economic Importance, Classification, Floral Biology, Breeding Objectives, Breeding Methods and Marker Assisted Selection of Lentil
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/48-54 | Pages : 48-54
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Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) - Origin, Cytogenetics, Floral Biology, Breeding Objectives, Molecular Approach in Chickpea Improvement and Stress Breeding
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/55-61 | Pages : 55-61
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Heterosis Breeding in Rabi Crops
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/62-66 | Pages : 62-66
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Oats (Avena sativa L.) - Origin, Cytogenetics, Breeding Objectives, Floral Biology, Molecular Approaches in Oats Improvement and Stress Breeding
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/67-76 | Pages : 67-76
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Introduction, Distribution, Centres of Origin, Economic Importance, Classification, Floral Biology, Breeding Objectives and Breeding Methods of Rajma
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 25-Jun-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/77-88 | Pages : 77-88
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Field pea genetic improvement through integrated approach
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 07-Sep-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/89-116 | Pages : 89-116
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An Overview of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 07-Sep-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/117-141 | Pages : 117-141
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Harnessing Pleiotropic Master Regulators for Multi-Stress Tolerance and Biofortification in Crop Plants: A Comprehensive Review
PAID ACCESS | Published on : 11-Sep-2026 | Doi :https://doi.org/10.67914/vol1book012027/141-202 | Pages : 142-202