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AI-Assisted Educational ContentThis textbook, "Plant Breeding Methods," by Fehr and Suza, covers essential topics for developing cultivars. It details types of cultivars (clonal, synthetic, pure-line, hybrid), modes of reproduction, and sources of parental germplasm. Key breeding techniques discussed include hybridization, mutation breeding, molecular genetics, backcrossing, inbreeding, and recurrent selection. The book aims to equip readers with the knowledge to design effective cultivar development programs.

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