... helps readers broaden and improve their chromosome research experimentation skills without spending hours searching through journals and text for guidance.  Covering  all important approaches to the study of plant chromosomes, this book reviews each specific approach and describes requisite experimental techniques.   Practical descriptions cover basic, standard techniques as well as recent research advances and modern technologies. 

Features

• Detailed descriptions of each cytological approach facilitates application by both experienced and inexperienced researchers
• A balanced combination of principles and practical applications promotes understanding of each technique's theoretical basis
• High-quality photographs illustrate expected experimental results
• Extensive coverage of all the important cytological approaches speeds up and improves your experiemental planning
• Hundreds of side-notes and troubleshooting suggestions that help you avoid experimental pitfalls