Agriculture Genetics and Biotechnology

by Vidur Vasav

ISBN: 9789371707527
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 6950.00
Biblio : viii+152p. figs., tbls., indx., 25cm

About The Book

This textbook provides an introduction to plant genetics and biotechnology for the advancement of agriculture. The book provides latest information on recent developments on the agriculture genetics and biotechnology. The text begins with an overview of the Mitosis and Meiosis and DNA followed by PCR and Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Expression, Genetic Pathways, Recombinant DNA Technology, Genetic Engineering and Mendelian Genetics. This book will be useful for the students, researchers and teachers of agriculture and biotechnology.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Mitosis and Meiosis 1 2. DNA: The Genetic Material 14 3. DNA Mutations 29 4. PCR and Gel Electrophoresis 40 5. Gene Expression: Transcription 51 6. Gene Expression: Translation 57 7. Gene Expression: Applied Example (Part 1) 67 8. Gene Expression: Applied Example (Part 2) 78 9. Regulation of Gene Expression 86 10. Genetic Pathways 98 11. Recombinant DNA Technology 109 12. Genetic Engineering 118 13. Introduction to Mendelian Genetics 127 14. Deviations from Mendelian Genetics: Linkage (Part 1) 137 15. Deviations from Mendelian Genetics: Linkage (Part 2) 149 Index 157