Crop Breeding: Vol I (Kharif Crops)

The book intends to supplement the course Crop Improvement I (Kharif crops) as per ICAR syllabus for the B.Sc. (Honours) in Agriculture. Till now no comprehensive books to support the course is available as a complete guide book Emphasis has been laid on describing the Kharif Crops from Crop Improvement point of view. Each of the chapters deals with a particular crop dealing with taxonomic identification centre of origin related species brief genetics with botanical description floral biology crossing techniques breeding objectives breeding methods and achievements.