Methods of strawberry cultivation have undergone extensive modification and this book provides an up-to-date, broad and balanced scientific review of current research and emerging challenges. Subjects covered range from plant propagation, architecture, genetic resources, breeding, abiotic stresses and climate change, to evolving diseases and their control. These topics are examined in three sections: - Genetics, Breeding and Omics - covering genetic resources, breeding, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and genetic transformation of strawberry. - Cultivation Systems and Propagation - discusses plant architecture, replanting problems and plant propagation techniques. - Disease and Stress Management - deals with traditional and emerging fungal diseases, their diagnosis and modern biocontrol strategies, and biotechnological interventions for dealing with the challenges of climate change. Strawberry: Growth, Development and Diseases is written by an international team of specialists, using figures and tables to make the subject comprehensible and informative. It is an essential resource for academics and industry workers involved in strawberry research and development, and all those interested in the commercial cultivation of strawberries.

In post genomic era there is a continuous search for exploitation of novel biomolecules and molecular pathways. This book is written and compiled by experts in the field of biochemistry and biotechnology aiming at providing an insight and working expertise to Under Graduate, Post Graduate and researchers in Molecular biology. The protocols include some basic RNA & DNA based experimental workflow to more advanced techniques like PCR, SSCP, Sequencing, etc. Dr. Murtaza is internationally recognized Biochemist & Molecular biologist; 15 years teaching experience; PhD from JMI, New Delhi; published 50 research articles; Visiting Scientist in Universities of Wisconsin, USA & Zurich, Switzerland; initiated Masters in Biochemistry at SKUAST. Dr. Husaini is widely published Environmental & Plant Biotechnologist; received Young Scientist Award, J L Nehru Award, Jr. Scientist of the Year Award; biography in Marquis Who's Who in the World. Dr. Dhuha is Associate Scientist; obtained PhD from JMI, New Delhi. With the joint effort of these experts in the preparation of this book it is expected to serve as a handy tool for all the students and researchers engaged in basic molecular biology work.