Theory
Centers of origin, distribution of species, wild relatives in different cereals; pulses; oilseeds; fibres; fodders and cash crops; vegetable and horticultural crops. Plant genetic resources, its utilization and conservation, study of genetics of qualitative and quantitative characters. Important concepts of breeding self-pollinated, cross-pollinated and vegetatively propagated crops. Major breeding objectives and procedures including conventional and modern innovative approaches for development of hybrids and varieties for yield, adaptability, stability, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance and quality ( physical, chemical, nutritional). Hybrid seed production technology in Maize, Rice, Sorghum, Pearl millet and Pigeonpea. Ideotype concept and climate resilient crop varieties for future.