Genetic Improvement of Groundnut

by Ramanathan, T.

ISBN: 9789354614972
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Imprint : Associated Publishing Company
Year : 2023
Price : Rs. 9595.00
Biblio : xii+260p.,figs.,tabls.,ind., 25 cm

Author Profile

Dr. T. Ramanathan, obtained Ph.D. from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. His field of specialization was genetics and plant breeding of Oil Seed Crops. He has developed and released 4 groundnut varieties, TMV7, TMV8, TMV8, TMV9 and POL 2 and two Coconut hybrids VHC 1 and VHC 2. The groundnut variety TMV 7, which was released in 1967 is still being extensively cultivated in Tamil Nadu.

About The Book

In this book, methodologies to develop varieties which perform consistently over environments and possess high level of pod yield have been described.Breeding methodologies and achievements made in these directions have been dealt in details. Breeding approaches to develop varieties which are resistant to drought, salinity and tolerance to nutrient deficiency have been furnished with technical details. <BR> Biotechnology and molecular biology is an innovative field of research and updated information has been provided in the last chapter, which also includes genetic engineering. The breeding approaches outlined in various chapters are certain to give exposure to newer and latest techniques available for genetic improvement of this all important oil seed crop. Thus, the technological gap that has been experienced earlier is expected to be filled leading to a realistic break through in productivity.