“Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops” focuses on applied breeding methodologies for principal grain, pulse, oilseed, fiber, and horticultural commodities. For each crop, specific breeding objectives, floral biology, pollination behavior, hybridization techniques, gene action, germplasm resources, and prominent high-yielding varieties are detailed.
Topics Covered
- Rice (Oryza sativa)
- Hybrid Rice Seed Production Techniques
- Wheat (Triticum sp.)
- Maize (Zea mays)
- Sorghum (Jowar)
- Pearl Millet (Bajra)
- Finger Millet (Ragi) & Minor Millets
- Red Gram (Pigeonpea)
- Black Gram (Urd Bean)
- Green Gram (Moong Bean)
- Cowpea & Soybean
- Groundnut (Peanut)
- Sesame (Gingelly / Til)
- Castor
- Sunflower & Safflower
- Cotton (Gossypium sp.)
- Sugarcane (Saccharum sp.)
- Tomato & Brinjal
- Chilli & Sweet Pepper
- Bhendi (Okra)
- Cucurbitaceous Vegetables (Cucumber, Gourds)
- Potato & Cassava
- Mango & Banana
- Citrus & Papaya
- Rose & Chrysanthemum
File Details
| Title | Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops |
| File Name | GPBR212 – Breeding of Field and Horticultural crops.pdf |
| File Type | PDF Document (.pdf) |
| File Size | 0.65 MB |
| Total Pages | 129 Pages |