Plant Breeding Principles And Methods 12TH Edition [paperback] B.D. Singh [Jan 01, 2022]

The book Plant Breeding: Principles and Methods (12th Edition, 2025) by B.D. Singh is a gold‑standard textbook in agricultural sciences, offering comprehensive coverage of both classical and modern plant breeding techniques, updated with the latest research and ICAR syllabus requirements. It is widely used by B.Sc. and M.Sc. agriculture students, researchers, and competitive exam aspirants.

📘 Book Overview

• Title: Plant Breeding: Principles and Methods
• Author: B.D. Singh
• Edition: 12th Edition, 2025
• Publisher: MedTech Science Press
• Pages: 912
• Language: English
• Genre: Academic & Test Preparation

📑 Key Highlights

• Comprehensive coverage of plant breeding principles, from Mendelian genetics to advanced molecular breeding.
• Updated syllabus alignment with ICAR Fifth Deans Committee curriculum, making it ideal for B.Sc. and M.Sc. agriculture students.
• Modern techniques included: genome editing, CRISPR, marker‑assisted selection, QTL mapping, and genomic selection.
• Special topics: breeding for stress resistance, ideotype breeding, polyploidy, biotechnology applications, and intellectual property rights.
• New chapters: Novel Plant Breeding Tools and Plant Breeding in Private Sector Environment (seed industry overview).
• Exam orientation: Solved examples, review questions, and diagrams to aid ICAR JRF, SRF, ARS‑NET, and SAU entrance exam preparation.

🎯 Audience

• Undergraduate & postgraduate agriculture students (B.Sc. Ag., M.Sc. Plant Breeding & Genetics).
• Competitive exam aspirants preparing for ICAR JRF, SRF, ARS‑NET, and other agricultural entrance tests.
• Researchers and professionals in crop improvement, biotechnology, and genetics.
• Teachers and academicians seeking a reliable reference for plant breeding courses.

✅ Why It’s Valuable

• Trusted author: B.D. Singh, a renowned professor with decades of teaching and research experience.
• Balanced approach: Covers both conventional breeding methods and cutting‑edge molecular tools.
• Practical orientation: Includes solved problems, case studies, and real‑world applications.
• Global relevance: Discusses national and international organizations in crop improvement.