Cytogenetics in Plant Breeding

An introductory discussion of basic chromosome structure and
function preceeds the main text on the application of
cytogenetic approaches to the analysis of the manipulation
of both the genetic make-up and the genetic transmission
system of plant breeding material. Analysis using light and
electron microscopy, segregations and molecular techniques,
yields information for assessing the material before and
after manipulation. Much attention is given to quantitative
methods. Manipulation not only involves the construction of
specific genotypes, but also chromosomal transmission
systems.
Although analysis and manipulation in the somatic cycle are
considered, the focus is on the generative cycle, with
emphasis on analysis and subsequent segregation of
specifically constructed material.
The book is intended for plant breeders and other scientists
interested in the analysis and manipulation of breeding
material at the chromosomal level. Comparisons with
molecular and cell biological approaches are made, and the
potential of the various methods is evaluated.