Pflanzenzüchtung

This textbook provides information on the fundamentals of classical plant breeding and explores ways to further enhance the performance of our crops through modern biotechnological methods.

Contents include:

• Tasks of plant breeding
• Important breeding goals
• Genetic foundations
• Sources of genetic variation
• Breeding methods for various crop types

In the fully revised third edition, methods of genomic selection and genome editing are also covered. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, numerous illustrations, boxes, and summaries, as well as questions for assessing learning success, facilitate an easy entry into the study. Ideal for students of agricultural sciences and anyone interested in plant breeding.