Authored By: Sanjeev Kumar
ISBN: 9789367552674
Binding: Hardback
Year of Publishing: 2026
Imprint: CONTENT VIBES
Pages: 230
Language: English
Length: 229
Breadth: 16
Height: 152
Weight: 0
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of chromosome biology, chromatin organization, and molecular cytogenetic techniques with special emphasis on their applications in genetics, plant breeding, and agricultural sciences. The book introduces the fundamental concepts of cytogenetics, tracing the historical development of chromosome studies and the contributions of pioneering scientists to modern cytogenetic research.
The text systematically explains chromosome structure, chromatin organization, specialized chromosomes, and chromosome landmarks, along with detailed discussions on chromosome banding techniques such as Q-banding, G-banding, C-banding, and R-banding. Advanced molecular cytogenetic tools including FISH and GISH are also covered for genome analysis, gene localization, and hybrid identification.
Special emphasis is given to chromosome number variations, haploidy, polyploidy, aneuploidy, and structural chromosome aberrations, highlighting their significance in evolution, crop improvement, and breeding programs. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in genetics, biotechnology, and agricultural sciences, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding modern cytogenetics and genome analysis techniques.
Introduction to Cytogenetics
History and Development
Structure of Chromatin
Chromosome Structure
Chromosome Landmarks
Specialized Chromosomes
Introduction to Chromosome Banding
Q-Banding
G-Banding
C-Banding
R-Banding
In Situ Hybridization
FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization)
GISH (Genomic In Situ Hybridization)
Introduction to Chromosome Number Changes
Aneuploidy
Haploidy
Polyploidy
Autopolyploidy
Allopolyploidy
Chromosome Structural Changes & Genome Analysis
Sanjeev Kumar: has an experience of 32 years in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. An alumnus of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College at Kolkata, Dr. Sanjeev completed his M.D.S. from Govt Dental College at Ahmedabad in 1991. He further refined his skills at U.K, where the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow awarded him the FDSRCPS. He has also been awarded the Fellowship of Indian Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2008. Currently, Dr. Sanjeev is heading the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery at FDSC, SGT University. The department caters to the training requirements of BDS, MDS and PhD students under his guidance. He is an accredited surgeon with the Smile Train organization and is associated with the Nav Muskaan project at SGT University which treats children with cleft lip and palate free of cost. He was the founder President of Delhi Chapter of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Dr. Sanjeev is a life member of AOMSI since past 14 years and is involved actively in their fellowship program and IBOMS examination. He is also a National faculty for AOCMF, the flagship International body involved in training surgeons in osteosynthesis techniques. He regularly conducts courses for AOCMF in various locations in India