Description

by R. Chandra

The book begins with a concise review of approach and strategies of commercial micropropagation. The state of art of micropropagation of various horticultural crops viz; tropical and subtropical fruits, temperate fruits, vegetables, ornamental crops, spices, plantation crops and medicinal plants have been highlighted in the book. Three success stories of micropropagation viz; banana, orchid and potato have been described in detail. The book covers various aspects of micropropagation like somatic embryogenesis, somaclonal variation, photoautotrophic micropropagation, acclimatization, physical factors, explant and problems associated with micropropagation. The econmic considerations and Government’s role in boosting the micropropagation industry have been described in two different chapters. The contributors of the book are eminent scientists policy makers and managers. The book will be useful for students, researchers, policy makers and for industry.