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In this era, the field of biology has undergone a significant transformation, with molecular biology emerging as a dominant area of study. The tools of molecular biology have revolutionized the way we manage information, enabling us to access and utilize data in unprecedented ways. The impact of molecular biology tools on our understanding of plant and animal genomes has been remarkable. When combined with traditional research methods, these tools have provided invaluable insights into the structure and function of millions of genes This book offers a comprehensive guide to molecular biology techniques and protocols, presenting information in an accessible and user-friendly manner. Designed for graduate and postgraduate students and research scholars, the book is divided into ten chapters, each containing an introduction, principles, protocols, applications, and troubleshooting guides. It serves as an essential reference for researchers seeking to develop and enhance their molecular biology skills in the pursuit of new biological discoveries.

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Dr. H.P. Puttaraju, M.Sc., Ph.D., FRES is a Professor of Sericulture/ Life Sciences and Co-ordinator, Biological Sciences (Integrated M.Sc.) of Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka. With acquiring advanced training at Cardiff University of Wales, UK, he has investigated and studied the importance of Wolbachia endosymbiont in insect and insect pests using molecular techniques. Using DNA markers he and his group have analyzed several plant and insect genotypes. So far he has successfully guided 11 Ph.D and 7 M. Phil students on various aspects of Life Sciences. He has authored/edited 2 books in his field of interest and published over 70 research papers in reputed national and international journals. He is recipient of Sir C.V. Raman Young Scientist Karnataka State Award, Young Histochemist Award, and is a Fellow of Royal Entomological Society, Fellow of Commonwealth Academic Staff Scholarship Commission, UK visiting fellow under INSA-Royal Society bilateral exchange programme. Dr. B.M. Prakash, M.Sc., Ph.D. has completed his doctoral studies with Seri-Biotechnology as the field specialization at Bangalore University and joined JNCASR for post doctoral research. His research in Ph.D programme includes understanding the infection frequency of Wolbachia (vertically transmitted bacterial endosymbiont) in insect pests associated with sericulture and its possible role in controlling uzifly, Exorista sorbillans, a serious tachinid endoparasitoid of silkworm, Bombyx mori L. Mr. B.C. Keshava Murthy, M.Sc., Ph.D. has completed in Ph.D. degree very recently with specialization in Plant Biotechnology. He joined MAS Lab. Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for Post Doctoral Research. His area of interest lies in application of DNA markers in Plants with particular references to Molecular Breeding and Genome Mapping.

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