Genetic Frontiers in Modern Plant Breeding explores cutting-edge innovations transforming crop improvement. It covers molecular breeding, genomics, gene editing, and biotechnological tools for developing resilient, high-yielding varieties. The book highlights sustainable strategies to address climate change, food security, and future agricultural challenges through advanced genetic approaches.
Dr. L. S. Dhayal is an eminent plant breeder and geneticist with over 25 years of experience across academia, research, and the seed industry. He has held key leadership roles and contributed significantly to crop improvement, hybrid development, and stress-resilient breeding, with over 50 research publications and strong engagement in R&D and farmer-oriented extension activities.
Dr. Hansa Mathur is an accomplished agricultural professional with over eight years of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Specializing in plant genetics, breeding, and biotechnology, she has mentored 100+ students, contributed to curriculum innovation, published research papers, and holds patents, including AI-based plant disease detection, with a focus on sustainable agriculture and crop improvement.
Dr. Hemant Sharma is an Assistant Professor in Botany at Dayanand College, Hisar. He earned his M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Kurukshetra University and qualified CSIR-NET. His expertise includes plant tissue culture, biodiversity, and taxonomy. He has published 25 papers, authored 5 books and 8 chapters, holds 2 patents, and received multiple prestigious national and state-level awards.
Dr. Suresh Singh Rajpurohit is presently serving as a Faculty in the Department of Botany for NEET-UG coaching at Kota, Rajasthan. He earned his Ph.D. in Botany from J.D.B. Govt. Girls College, Kota, University of kota,and possesses over 18 years of teaching experience. His academic interests include Biotechnology, Genetics, and Tissue Culture, with notable research contributions in plant micropropagation and scientific publications.