The Methodology of Plant Genetic Manipulation: Criteria for Decision Making

by Alan C. Cassells (Editor), Peter Jones (Editor)

Overview

A range of novel techniques is available to the plant breeder today to complement classical breeding methods. The new options are based on the integration of advances in plant cell biology with those in plant molecular biology. Plant cell, tissue and organ cultures provide efficient systems for transformation, for the achievement of wide crosses and for the production of variation through spontaneous and induced mutation, while permitting effective isolation of desired genotypes by in vitro selection. This book presents a critical appraisal of the methodologies of plant genetic manipulation for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers and plant breeders, and provides guidance on the choice of breeding options. The latter depends on the breeding system of the crop, the breeding objective and the tissue culture systems applicable to the target genotype(s).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792336877
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/30/1995
Series:	Developments in Plant Breeding Series , #3
Edition description:	Reprinted from Euphytica 85:1- ed.
Pages:	486
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.06(d)

Table of Contents

Preface. Special Lecture: Genetic manipulation in plant breeding - prospects and limitations; C.N. Law. Comparison of Genetic Transformation Techniques. Target Traits for Genetic Manipulation. Methods for the Production of Wide Crosses. Exploitation of Somaclonal Variation and Mutagenesis. Selection and Evaluation of Genetically Manipulated Plants. Rationalisation of Plant Improvement Techniques. Overview. Index.

Editorial Reviews

For plant breeders, and researchers, graduates, and advanced undergraduates in the subject, critically appraises the methodologies of plant genetic manipulation and explains how the choice of breeding options depends on such factors as the breeding system of the crop, the breeding objective, and the tissue culture systems applicable to the target genotypes. The 55 papers cover comparisons of genetic transformation techniques, target traits, methods for producing wide crosses, exploiting somaclonal variation and mutagenesis, selecting and evaluating genetically manipulated plants, and rationalizing plant improvement techniques. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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