The objective of this book is to make the fundamental concepts of cytogenetics and Molecular biology and to give an update account of the relevant topics. The topics have been carefully chosen to help students achieve learning objective. Many special features are included to make the book user friendly. Based on our own experiences in teaching cytogenetics and Molecular Biology, they have been implemented and found to be effective in the classroom. The book is eminently suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany, agriculture, zoology and biotechnology for courses in genetics/genetics and cytogenetics.

Dr. Satish K. Sharma presently working as In-charge, Seed Production Farm Chakroi, SKUAST-Jammu, Directorate of Research, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu. He did M.Sc. in Agriculture Biochemistry from AAI, Allahabad, U.P. and Ph.D. (Plant Biochemistry) from SHIATS, Allahabad, U.P. He started his career as Junior Scientist (Plant Biochemistry) in 2008 in the Biotechnology Centre, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Jammu, J&K. He has been published more than 50 research publications including research papers, extension bulletin, research articles and one book. Dr. Anil Kumar Singh is currently working as Associate Professor (Biotechnology) in the School of Biotechnology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu. He did his Master’s as M.E. in Biotechnology from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan and Ph.D. in Botany from V.B.S. Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, (U.P.). He is specialised in the field of Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology. Earlier he worked as Research Associate in Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi (U.P.) for a period of five years. He has published 24 research papers in both National and International journals. He has great interest in teaching Plant Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering for students at both UG and PG levels. He is an editorial board member of two journals. He is also a recognized research guide from reputed universities. Dr. Mamta Sharma is currently working as Senior Research Fellow at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu. She has obtained her Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (Himachal Pradesh) and Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan (Himachal Pradesh). She has great interest in research in the field of plant tissue culture, Molecular Biology, Microbial biotechnology, Enzyme Technology and Genetic Engineering. She has twenty research papers and a book chapter to her credit.