Biotechnology in Plant Improvement

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Biotechnology has made significant advances in recent years and emerged as a Frontline area of Research and development, with an overwhelming impact on the society. Plant Biotechnology is a engine for green to evergreen revolution. It has shown great promise in recent years for Improving Crop productivity, reducing Environmental Pollution and improving the quality of Agricultural produce. This book contains 17 chapters written by leading experts in the discipline incorporating recent developments in the subject. Major section includes articles on plant biotechnology. Topic covering information ob Genetic modification in Plants - A biotechnological scenario; Genetic Transformation in leguminous crops; Role of biotechnology in ornamental crops; Genetic Engineering for major abiotic stresses tolerance in crop plants; Transgenic Technology for future; Molecular markers in plant genome analysis and Molecular markers for assessing genetic diversity in Coconut Palm. Topics on Micropropagation of Prosopis, callusing response and direct in vitro regeneration of nodal explants; In vivo propagation and conservation of pogostemon; In vivo & in vitro comparison of bioactive substances from Bacopa, Centella and Convolvulus related to Memory improvement provide useful information on application of Tissue culture technique in biotechnology. Articles on Microfluidics; Tannase: A versatile enzyme for future's biotechnology; Bioplastics - Biotechnological Solution for undegradable plastic wastes; Peptide nucleic acid: Prospects of 21st century & Genetic engineering of plants for environmental cleaning up are some of the important areas which have been specifically addressed in order to make this book more distinct and relevant, in the present day context. This book will be useful to Biotechnologists, Agriculture scientists, researchers, Teachers & students of plant science.

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Dr. Pravin Chandra Trivedi (born 3 March 1953), Ph.D., F.B.S., F.P.S.I., F.N.S.I., F.L.S. (London), F.B.R.S., F.M.A., F.E.S.; Professor of Botany; Director, College Development Council and Vice-Principal of Maharaja's College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India, has a brilliant Academic career, standing first in all examinations. He joined Rajasthan University as Lecturer in Botany in 1974. Dr. Trivedi worked as Post-Doctoral Fellow at the North Carolina State University. Raleigh, U.S.A. in 1983-84. He has published more than 170 Research papers and Review articles in journals of repute. He has edited and written 27 books. Dr. Trivedi has guided 24 Ph.D. students. He has been the Principal Investigator of 17 major research projects funded by D.S.T., I.C.A.R., U.G.C., C.S.I.R. and D.B.T. He is an elected Fellow of Seven reputed academic bodies. Dr, Trivedi has visited several major research laboratories and delivered invited talks in many international conferences held in the U.S.A., Canada, the U.K., Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singapore, Austria and Belgium. Prof Trivedi is an elected President of the Indian Phytopathological Society, New Delhi (Central Zoe); Councillor and Convenor, Jaipur Chapter of Indian Science Congress Association; Councillor of Indian Botanical and Honorary Secretary-General of the Rajasthan Academy of Sciences. Dr. Trivedi is a recipient of Scientist of the Year Award 2001, Bioved Fellowship Award and Young Scientist Project Award. He is a member of the editorial and advisory board of seven reputed journals. He has organized seven national seminars and participated in many at national and international levels. He is also a member of the expert panels of many national Organizations including U.P.S.C. His major research Interest includes nematode biology, Biological control of pests, biotechnology, Medicinal plants, Ethnobotany and Biodiversity conservation and Biotechnology.