Plant Molecular Biotechnology

Plant Molecular Biotechnology explores how molecular techniques enhance crop improvement, stress resilience, and productivity in agriculture globally. This advanced resource synthesizes genomics, genetic engineering, molecular markers, and biotechnology applications to show how molecular tools address crop production challenges. The book covers gene identification through mapping and sequencing, functional genomics understanding, CRISPR-Cas9 and other gene-editing technologies, and genetically modified organism development. Topics span herbicide resistance engineering, disease-resistance trait introgression, drought-tolerance enhancement, and nutritional biofortification. The book discusses biosafety protocols, regulatory approval frameworks across regions, intellectual property considerations, and public acceptance of genetically modified crops. Coverage includes molecular diagnostics for pest and disease detection, marker-assisted selection in breeding programs, and genomic selection approaches. Featuring case studies from major crops and diverse geographical regions, Plant Molecular Biotechnology equips plant scientists, agricultural biotechnologists, breeders, and policymakers with comprehensive understanding of molecular techniques revolutionizing global crop improvement and agricultural sustainability.