Vegetable Breeding

Principles and Application

Pramod Kumar Pandey author Sourav Roy author Bandan Thapa author Balagoni Maruthi author Umesh Thapa author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:26th May '26

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Vegetable Breeding cover

This comprehensive guide examines vegetable breeding principles and applications covering classical methods and modern biotechnological advances. The work explores molecular techniques, DUS testing procedures, and breeding strategies for major vegetable families and also includes:

  • Comprehensive examination of vegetable breeding principles covering classical methods and modern biotechnological advances for crop improvement and genetic enhancement
  • Detailed analysis of selection procedures, hybridization techniques, and breeding methodologies for developing high-yielding and stress-resistant vegetable varieties
  • Investigation of heterosis breeding mechanisms and male sterility systems for producing vigorous hybrid varieties with enhanced productivity and adaptability
  • Study of mutation and polyploidy breeding techniques for generating genetic variation and introducing novel traits in vegetable crops
  • Analysis of ideotype breeding concepts and molecular techniques for designing crop varieties suited to specific environmental conditions and agricultural practices

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.

"This Book offers a well-organized and application-oriented treatment of vegetable breeding, linking fundamental genetic concepts with practical strategies used in crop improvement programmes. The authors present the subject in a student-friendly manner while keeping the discussion aligned with present-day demands such as climate resilience, stable yields, improved quality and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses.

A major strength of the book is its systematic coverage of breeding objectives and methods across key vegetable crops. With its balanced blend of principles and field relevance, it is a commendable resource for strengthening the scientific and practical understanding of vegetable improvement."

— Dr. Shakuli Saxena, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, India.

ISBN: 9781041331292

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 740g

306 pages