Plant Breeding Principles And Methods 12th Edition By B.D. Singh – Latest Edition Book for BSc, MSc & ICAR Agriculture Exams 2025

Product Description:

Plant Breeding Principles And Methods 12th Edition By B.D. Singh is a gold-standard textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of BSc Agriculture, MSc Plant Breeding & Genetics, and aspirants of ICAR JRF, SRF, ARS-NET, and other agricultural entrance exams. The 2025 edition presents thoroughly updated concepts, theories, and practical aspects of plant genetics, molecular breeding, and biotechnological approaches in crop improvement.

This latest edition is structured to meet the academic needs of students as per the ICAR Fifth Deans Committee syllabus and includes all recent advancements in quantitative genetics, molecular markers, genomic selection, and hybrid breeding technologies.

🔍 Key Features:

• ✔️ Comprehensive Coverage: Topics span from classical Mendelian genetics to modern plant breeding strategies.

• ✔️ Latest ICAR Syllabus-Based: Aligns with BSc & MSc Agriculture curriculum and ICAR exam pattern.

• ✔️ Illustrated Diagrams & Tables: Visual aids enhance understanding of complex topics.

• ✔️ Solved Examples & Review Questions: Ideal for exam preparation and concept clarity.

• ✔️ Updated Research and Techniques: Covers genome editing, CRISPR, molecular markers, and QTL mapping.

🧬 Major Topics Covered:

• Principles of Mendelian Genetics

• Chromosome Structure and Function

• Quantitative Genetics & Biometrical Techniques

• Hybridization, Selection Methods, and Mutation Breeding

• Polyploidy, Heterosis, and Inbreeding

• Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS) & Genomic Tools

• Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Breeding

• Plant Breeding for Stress Resistance and Climate Change

🎯 Ideal For:

• 📚 BSc & MSc Agriculture Students

• 🧪 Aspirants of ICAR-JRF, SRF, ARS-NET, and BHU Exams

• 👨‍🏫 Agriculture Teachers, Researchers, and Field Professionals

• 📖 Students preparing for State Agriculture University (SAU) entrance exams