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Edition : 1 | Volume : 1
Publishing Year : 2026
Langage : English
Publisher : South India Book Traders
Author/s :
Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi , Dr. R. Baranidharan , Ms. P.E. Sivananthini , Dr. Surendhar A
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Fruit and plantation crops form the
backbone of tropical and subtropical agriculture, sustaining livelihoods,
driving economies, and nourishing populations across the globe. From the
sun-drenched orchards of mango and citrus to the sprawling estates of tea,
coffee, coconut, and rubber, these crops occupy a unique and indispensable
place in the agricultural landscape. Yet, the science of improving them —
through systematic breeding and genetic enhancement — remains one of the most
challenging and rewarding frontiers in modern horticulture and agronomy.
Dr. Mangaiyarkarasi
Dr. R. Mangaiyarkarasi is an Assistant professor at the Dept. of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy. She did her PG and PhD from the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore in 2022 with Prof. Aruna. Her doctoral research was on optimization of nutrient solution and nutrient spray interval for growth, yield and quality of cut chrysanthemum under aeroponic system. She has published 14 research articles, 3 review articles, 10 books, 47 popular articles, 12 awards, 3 book chapters. She was an organizer in International Horticulture conference, 2014. Joined as an annual member of AgriGate magazine.
Table of Contents..
1. History of fruit and plantation crops breeding and achievements
2. Breeding approaches
3. Clonal selection
4. Pureline selection
5. Mass selection
6. Pedigree selection
7. Breeding strategies –mutagenesis and its application
8. Resistance breeding for biotic, abiotic stresses
9. Plant genetic resources
10. Crops
11. Achievements in fruits and plantation crops
