The book deals with the genetics of economic characters, approaches for genetic improvement, constraints, problems and prospects of improvement, innovative strategies including integrated approach of conventional breeding and molecular breeding of important oilseeds crops viz., groundnut, sesame sunflower, safflower, niger, linseed, castor and new introduction Jatropha. Breeding for resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses for gaining greater importance in recent years. The book covers all the major oilseed crops, edible as well as non-edible. This book useful to the scientists involved in oilseed research, students and also extension functionaries in increasing the productivity and production to oilseeds. |
