Fruit Breeding

DETAILS : 

• Author : M.R.Dinesh
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ New India Publishing Agency
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 15 January 2015
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9383305517
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9383305513
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 750 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Fruit Breeding by M.R. Dinesh is a comprehensive and authoritative text that serves as a vital resource for students, researchers, and horticulturists. The book addresses the critical need for developing improved fruit varieties that offer higher yields, better nutritional profiles, and resistance to evolving biotic and abiotic stresses. The text covers a vast array of topics essential to modern pomology, including the identification and preservation of germplasm for diverse fruit species and detailed insights into pollination, fertilization, and fruit set mechanisms.

Dr. Dinesh explores conventional techniques such as hybridization and selection alongside modern approaches like mutation breeding and polyploidy. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to the role of molecular markers, genetic engineering, and genomics in accelerating the breeding cycle. Specialized chapters focus on major tropical, subtropical, and temperate fruits like mango, citrus, banana, and grapes, making the book particularly noted for its practical orientation in bridging the gap between theoretical genetics and the field-level challenges of developing commercially viable cultivars.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. M.R. Dinesh is a distinguished scientist and a towering figure in the field of Indian horticulture. Having served as the Director of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) in Bengaluru, he brings decades of experience in fruit science to his writing. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in Mango breeding and has been instrumental in the development of several popular fruit varieties. Dr. Dinesh is a strong advocate for farmer-centric research, ensuring that scientific labor directly contributes to the economic prosperity of growers. His leadership at IIHR has helped shape the direction of horticultural research in India for the 21st century.