The book titled "Vegetable Crops: Genetic Resources and Improvement" is a comprehensive compendium of information that has been gathered through extensive research carried out by numerous scientists from prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBUAT), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), and Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CKKVV), among others. This book provides an overview of the various aspects of collecting, characterizing, conserving, and utilizing germplasm in the genetic improvement of different vegetable crops, with a particular emphasis on the importance of genetic resource management and its achievements in India. Additionally, the book discusses the application of various biotechnological tools and techniques, such as tissue culture, molecular markers, and bioinformatics, in the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources, as well as the related issues of biosafety regulations and intellectual property rights.

The book covers the genetic improvement of a wide range of vegetable crops, including underutilized vegetables, seed spices, and edible mushrooms. It is an invaluable resource for teachers, scientists, students, and personnel involved in the management of plant genetic resources, who wish to update their knowledge on the latest technological advances in genetic resource management and the improvement of vegetable crops. The information provided in this book is essential for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the field of vegetable crop genetic resources and improvement.

1. Biodiversity of Vegetable Crops: An Overview by D. K. Singh and H. Choudhary 2. Germplasm Utilization in Vegetable Improvement by Umesh Srivastava 3. Concept and Applications of Core Collections in the Efficient Management of Plant Genetic Resources by S. K. Mishra and I. S. Bisht 4. Plant Genetic Resources Management in Vegetable Crops by Hari Har Ram and D.K. Singh 5. Collection, Characterization and Conservation of Indigenous Germplasm of Vegetable Crops by S. K. Mishra, Ashok Kumar, S. K. Yadav and K. K. Gangopadhyay 6. In - Situ Conservation Approach for Germplasm of Vegetable Crops by S. K. Verma, K. S. Negi and K. C. Muneem 7. Molecular Markers and Genetic Resource Management of Vegetable Crops by H. Choudhary and D. K. Singh 8. Intellectual Property Rights in Relation to Germplasm Management by H.S. Chawla 9. Impact of Genetic Modified Crops on Biodiversity and Environment: Biosafety Issues and Regulation by Anil Kumar and Sonu Ambwani 10 Role of Bioinformatics in Crop Diversity Analysis by Soma Marla 11. Application of Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques for Plant Genetic Resources Management by H.S. Chawla 12. Exploitation of Germplasm for Okra Improvement in India by N.C. Gautam 13. Genetic Diversity of Indigenous Underutilized Cucurbits by S.K. Verma, K.S. Negi, K.C. Muneem and R.R. Arya 14. Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops of North Eastern Himalayan Region by R.K. Yadav, H. Choudhary, S.K. Sanwal and D.K. Singh 15. Leafy Vegetables : Genetic Resources and Improvement by K.K. Gangopadhyay, Gunjeet Kumar and S.K. Yadav 16. Genetic Resources for Cowpea Breeding by B .B. Singh 17. Genetic Resources for Cole Crops improvement by S . R . Sharma and Chander Parkash 18. Management of Parthenocarpic Genotypes of Cucumber by D.K. Singh and H. Choudhary 19. Breeding Potential of Indigenous Germplasm of Cucurbits by D.K.Singh 20. Plant Genetic Resource Management of Tomato by D.K. Singh and H.Choudhary 21. Breeding Approaches for Utilization of Wild Species in the Improvement of Vegetable Crops by H. Choudhary and D.K. Singh 22. Biochemical Characterization of Indigenous Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops by A.K. Gaur and D. Khokhar 23. Role of Gene Bank in Plant Genetic Resource (PGR) Management of Vegetable Crops by K.S. Negi, K.C. Muneem, S.K. Verma, A.S. Rana and P.S. Mehta 24. Biometrical Approaches for Diversity in Vegetable Crops by D. Roy 25. Management of Genetic Resources of Vegetable Crops Using Geographical Information System by Rajeew Kumar and H. Choudhary 26. Harvesting the Potential of Indigenous Genetic Resources for Improvement of Brinjal by A.S. Sidhu 27. Indigenous Genetic Resources of Underutilized Vegetable Crops by K.V. Peter, P.G. Sadhan Kumar and S. Nirmala Devi 28. Genetic Resources for Pea Improvement by Y.V. Singh, Shri Dhar and K.B. Bhushen 29. Genetic Resource for Improvement of Radish by N. Ahmed, A. J. Gupta and K. Hussain 30. Genetic Resource Potential for Turnip Improvement by N. Ahmed, H. Choudhary, A. J. Gupta and K. Hussain 31. Genetic Resource Potential for Carrot Improvement by N. Ahmed, H. Choudhary, A. J. Gupta and K. Hussain 32. Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) for Genetic Improvement in Cucurbitaceous Vegetables by T.K. Behera 33. Exploitation of Indigenous Genetic Resources for Chilli Improvement by Durvesh Kumar Singh 34. Genetic Resources for Potato Improvement in India by Dhirendra Singh and K.P. Singh 35. Breeding Potential of Indigenous Germplasm of Seed Spices Crops by S.K. Malhotra 36. Biodiversity and Utilization of Medicinal Mushrooms with Particular Reference to Ganoderma Iucidum and Cordyceps sinensis by R.P. Singh and K.K. Mishra