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Chapter 1: DNA, Genes, Genomes and Plant Breeding

      https://doi.org/10.1142/9781786345318_0001Cited by:0 (Source: Crossref)
      Abstract:

      The following sections are included:

      • A Brief History of Genetics

      • Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

      • Genes

      • Gene Expression

      • Genomes

      • Genetic Change

      • Plant Breeding

      • Modern Plant Breeding

        • Wide and forced crossing and embryo rescue

        • Radiation and chemical mutagenesis

      • The Advent of Genetic Modification and Genome Editing