This comprehensive book covers the underlying scientific principles,
state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies of plant mutagenesis. It covers
historical development and commonly used terminologies, chemical and physical
mutagenesis, mutation induction, mutation breeding and mutations in functional
genomics research. Suitable both as a manual for professionals and a resource
for students in plant breeding and research, the book includes exemplary cases
of practical applications and an appendix of recommended doses of gamma and fast
neutron irradiation for almost 200 plant species.Co-published with Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and International Atomic
Energy Agency (IAEA)