Genetics and Breeding of Vegetable Crops

By Veronica Di Stilio, Gustavo Rodríguez, Ricky Bates

Principles of Genetics in Vegetable Crops: Provide a comprehensive overview of genetic principles relevant to vegetable crops, including Mendelian genetics, gene function, genetic variation, inheritance patterns, and the role of genetic mutations and recombination.

Breeding Techniques and Strategies: Explore various breeding techniques and strategies used in vegetable crop improvement, including traditional breeding methods (selection, cross-breeding), modern techniques (marker-assisted selection, genetic modification), and innovative approaches (CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing).

Genomic Tools and Technologies: Discuss the application of genomic tools and technologies in vegetable crop breeding, including DNA sequencing, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and the use of bioinformatics to analyze genetic data.

Disease and Pest Resistance: Examine strategies for developing disease and pest-resistant vegetable crops, including the identification of resistance genes, incorporation of resistance traits through breeding, and the use of integrated pest management (IPM) approaches.

Sustainable Practices and Future Trends: Explore sustainable breeding practices and future trends in vegetable crop genetics, including the focus on organic breeding, conservation of genetic resources, climate-resilient crops, and the role of biotechnology in addressing global food security challenges.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F8C2N257
• ISBN13: 9781787153929
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Kruger Brentt Publisher Uk. Ltd.
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"