What is a good introductory book on plant genetics for an outsider?
I am in a PSEO class for plant biology and ecology and I found a book online I believe you would find useful.

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I've used this book to study many times even though it wasn't supplied to me. It does a great job explaining overall concept of plant microbiology. This book will introduce concepts that someone would be new to. I recommend that you give it a read, then after you read it, move to a book specifically on plant breeding.

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-Sartoaster