Gpbr214

Origin, cytogenetics, and breeding objectives of wheat (Triticum aestivum). Hexaploid genome AABBDD, yield improvement, rust resistance, and quality breeding.

Breeding methods in wheat including pedigree, backcross, and shuttle breeding. Rust resistance genes and quality parameters for bread and chapati wheat.

Breeding objectives and methods in barley (Hordeum vulgare). 2-row vs 6-row barley, malting quality traits, and disease resistance breeding.

Breeding objectives and methods in chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Desi vs kabuli types, wilt resistance, machine harvestability, and quality improvement.

Genetics and breeding of lentil (Lens culinaris). Rust resistance, early maturity, bold seeded types, and breeding methods for improved varieties.

Breeding for yield and disease resistance in field pea (Pisum sativum). Powdery mildew resistance, semi-leafless types, and modern breeding approaches.

Breeding objectives in rapeseed-mustard (Brassica juncea/napus). Oil content improvement, erucic acid reduction, yellow seeded types, and hybrid development.

Heterosis breeding and quality improvement in sunflower (Helianthus annuus). CMS-based hybrids, high oleic acid breeding, and disease resistance.

Breeding of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) and linseed (Linum usitatissimum). Oil quality improvement, thornless safflower, and dual-purpose linseed.

Genetics and breeding methods of potato (Solanum tuberosum). Tetraploidy, true potato seed, late blight resistance, and breeding for processing quality.

Breeding of tomato, onion, and cauliflower. Hybrid varieties, male sterility systems, disease resistance, and quality improvement in vegetable crops.

Ornamental breeding of rose, chrysanthemum, and gladiolus. Breeding for colour, fragrance, vase life, and disease resistance in flower crops.