Full Description
Cereal crops are the backbone of global food security, and advancing their genetic potential is crucial for sustainable agriculture. This book explores both conventional breeding and modern molecular techniques to enhance yield, quality, and resilience in major cereals. It provides a comprehensive overview of breeding strategies, including marker-assisted selection, genomic tools, and field-based approaches for plant breeders, geneticists, agronomists, and students. With globally relevant insights, it highlights practical applications and recent advancements in cereal breeding. An essential resource for researchers and practitioners, this book bridges foundational principles with cutting-edge innovations to address future agricultural challenges.
