Deals with plant chromosome, exploring complexity and diversity in structure and behaviour; phylogeny and origin of biodiversity; and scope of its analysis. The book offers an up-to-date account of physical, chemical and molecular aspects, and the basics of analysis and manipulation of genes.

The book covers both the basics of plant chromosomes as well as advances such as molecular characteristics, to give the reader an understanding of the chromosome as vehicle of hereditary transmission. It is meant for all levels of students in genetics, evolution, and biodiversity.