Plant Biotechnology: Methods in Tissue Culture and Gene Transfer

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In the face of growing demand for more food crops, agricultural yield is challenged by two concerns: availability of arable land and reduced water resources for irrigation. Biotechnology offers several tools that can be used appropriately for sustainable agriculture. Recent advances in molecular biology and recombinant DNA Technology can make improved production and pest resistant crops with increased nutritive value a reality.The book has 21 chapters contributed by eminent scientists from all over the country. It discusses the various techniques and aspects of plant tissue culture and gene transfer that can bring about crop improvement. The topics discussed include: Hormonal regulation; Micropropagation; In vitro pollination and fertilization; Embryo culture. Protoplast isolation and culture; Somatic hybridization; Synthetic seeds. Methods of genetic transformation in plants; Germplasm storage; GM technology, biosafety regulations and patents; Molecular markers; Conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants; The book will be useful for all undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers studying plant biotechnology.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR K V Peter

Prof. K.V. Peter , Ph.D, is Former VC of KAU in Trichur, India and Coordinator of the Department of Biotechnology (GOI) funded projects on plantation crops and spices. Prof. Peter is a horticulturist, a plant breeder and an acknowledged research manager. He is the former Director for the Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut (ICAR) and former Professor and Director of Research, KAU. Professor Peter is the editor of seven books and author or co-author of thirteen books/bulletins and 132 research papers. The ICAR conferred on Prof. Peter the Rafi Ahamed Kidwai Prize, the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences awarded the Recognition Award 1999 for contributions to crop improvement, and the University of Agricultural Sciences conferred the M.H. Marygowda Award for being the Best Horticultural Scientist. Prof. Peter is the Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences.