Introductory Plant Biotechnology, the first ever studnt-oriented edition, is a humble attempt by the authors to projects the basic concept in plant biotechnology for easy comprehension by the students and those whi seek to know the basics of biotechnology. Storting with the concept of cellular totipotency, journeying through plant cell, tissue and organ culture techniques with emphasis on applicationd in agriculture, the book outline many principles of genetic manipulation, ending with the transgene biotechnology. The unique effort of the authors to manifest 'biotechnology in practice' as follow-up of the text will enable students and learners to apply the techniques in their respective disciplines of teaching and reaearch.

Dr. Pushpa Seth is working as Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MBBT) at Rajasthan College of Agriculture (RCA), Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPAT), Udaipur (Rajasthan). She is actively engaged in research work, has served as advisor for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in the faculties of Agriculture, Home Science, Engineering and Dairy Technology. Dr. Seth is working as a distinguished teacher with 22 years of valuable exoerience in the Department. She has to her credit Lb Manuals, Books and Research Papers in the field of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Post Harvest Technology. Dr. Sunil K. Khandelwal is working in the department of MBBT, RCA, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan). He has on his credit 3 books and 15 research papers in National and International Journals and more than 300 popular articles in various national level magazines. He ia having 20 years research and teaching experience in the field of Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Renewable Energy. Dr. Khandelwal is a recipient of Er. S.N. Misra Award for the year 2005 by Association of Resource Persons in Need (ARPAN), Kurushetra for research paper entitled "Biogas Production from Mustard straw. Enhancement by Pyrogallol Red and Eosine Yellow. Dr. Ganesh Rajamani is working in Department of MBBT, RCA, MPUT, Udaipur (Rajasthan) since 1988 as an active research worker and is also actively engaged in Plant Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Studies. He is post graduate in Biochemistry (M.S. University of Baroda, Gujarat, 1979) and has worked in two research projects (photosynthesis and crop productivity) at the School of Life Science, J.N.U. New Delhi under Prof. P.K. Mohanty (Bioenergetics Laboratory, 1980 - 86), Dr. Rajamani has to his credit 20 research publication in reputed journals of specialized knowlwdge in the subject of plant biochemistry/ biotechnology as applied to agriculture