Cytogenetics in Plant Breeding

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An introductory discussion of basic chromosome structure and function

preceeds the main text on the application of cytogenetic approaches to the analysis of the manipulation of both the genetic make-up and the genetic

transmission system of plant breeding material. Analysis using light

and electron microscopy, segregations and molecular techniques, yields information for assessing the material before and after manipulation. Much attention is given to quantitative methods. Manipulation not only involves the construction of specific genotypes, but also chromosomal

transmission systems. Although analysis and manipulation in the somatic cycle are considered, the focus is on the generative cycle,

with emphasis on analysis and subsequent segregation of specifically

constructed material. The book is intended for plant breeders and other

scientists interested in the analysis and manipulation of

breeding material at the chromosomal level. Comparisons with molecular and cell biological approaches are made, and the potential of the various
methods is evaluated.