Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniquespresents updates on biotechnology and molecular biological approaches which have contributed significantly to crop improvement. The book discusses the emerging importance of bioinformatics in analyzing the vast resources of information regarding crop improvement and its practical application and utilization. Throughout this comprehensive resource, emphasis is placed on various techniques used to improve agricultural crops, providing a common platform for the utility of these techniques and their combinations. Written by an international team of contributors, this book provides an in-depth analysis of existing tools and a framework for new research. Reviews techniques used for crop improvement, from selection and crossing over, to microorganismal approachesExplores the role of conventional biotechnology in crop improvementSummarizes the combined approaches of cytogenetics and biotechnology for crop improvement, including the importance of molecular techniques in this processFocuses on the emerging role of bioinformatics for crop improvement | Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniques by Narendra Tuteja, Paperback | Indigo Chapters