In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Hybridization 2. Types of Hybridization 3. Cornerstones 4. Synthetic/Composite Varieties. Introduction to Hybridization: The mating or crossing of two plants or lines of dissimilar genotype is known as hybridization. In plants, crossing is done by placing pollen grains from one genotype i.e., male parent, on […]
Hybridization: Definition and Types | Plant Breeding
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Breeding Techniques for Disease Resistance in Plants | Botany
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Here is an elaborated discussion on conventional and and biotechnological breeding techniques used for disease resistance in plants. Conventional Breeding Techniques for Disease Resistance in Plants: The conventional methods of breeding for disease resistance are essentially the same as those for other agronomic characters. The following breeding methods have been commonly used: (i) Selection, (ii) […]
Pathological Techniques and their Application | Plant Pathology
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The problems of plant diseases have assumed alarming dimensions with changing pattern of climate change. Consequently, a thorough knowledge of appropriate plant disease diagnosis, exact cause of the disease and understanding the dynamics of disease etc. becomes very important. This is possible only by getting proper and relevant information on experimental methodology to study the […]