QTL Mapping in Crop Improvement 1st Edition

QTL Mapping in Crop Improvement (1st Edition) by Shabir Wani, Dechung Wang and Gyanendra Pratap Singh is a definitive, practice-driven resource for scientists, plant breeders and postgraduate students aiming to translate genetic knowledge into resilient, high-yielding crops. This accessible yet rigorous volume explains how quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and genomics-assisted breeding accelerate crop improvement across tropical and temperate agroecosystems.

Begin with clear, up-to-date explanations of genetic principles and experimental design, then move into hands-on methodologies: marker discovery, linkage analysis, interval mapping, association studies, and QTL-by-environment interactions. The authors blend statistical insight with practical breeding perspectives, illustrated through case studies in major crops such as rice, wheat, maize and pulses—making it especially relevant to researchers in Asia, Africa, Latin America and North America focused on food security and climate resilience.

Readers will value stepwise guidance on data interpretation, selection strategies, and integrating QTLs into marker-assisted selection and genomic selection pipelines. Emphasis on real-world applications ensures that theoretical concepts translate into improved germplasm and field-ready varieties.

Whether you are a graduate student learning modern genetics, a breeder implementing molecular tools, or an agronomist advising on varietal development, this book equips you with the skills to design robust experiments and make evidence-based breeding decisions. Concise, authoritative and globally minded, QTL Mapping in Crop Improvement is an essential reference for building climate-smart, productive cropping systems.

Order your copy today to strengthen your breeding toolkit and stay at the forefront of genetic research in crop improvement.

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