Plant breeding is the art and science of changing the genetics of plants for the benefit of mankind. Plant breeding can be accomplished through many different propagation ranging from simply selecting plants with desirable characteristics for propagation, to more complex molecular techniques.

The present book covers the alternative agriculture, importance of agricultural biotechnology, soil quality, soil plant growth, genetic biotechnology, development of plant breeding and non pesticide methods for managing crop diseases.

Contents: Preface. 1. The Alternative Agriculture. 2. Importance of Agriculture Biotechnology. 3. Soil Quality. 4. Soil and Plant Growth. 5. Genetic Biotechnology. 6. Development of Plant Breeding. 7. Nonpesticide Methods for Managing Crop Diseases. Bibliography. Index.