This book can be used in a junior or senior level course, including masters students in plant biotechnology or plant genetics, as well as in special topics classes for both undergraduate and graduate students. The focus is on basics and processes, with each chapter building upon the knowledge gained in previous chapters. Each chapter contains questions geared toward facilitating classroom discussions and includes inspirational autobiographical essays from eminent scientists. In the 2nd edition, key chapters are updated and enhanced to reflect changes in the field since the prior edition published. A companion website with color graphics and PowerPoint slides is available to aid students and teachers. In addition, the author maintains a website where he posts his teaching slides and graphics useful for professors and students.