Contents: Preface. 1. Spot Blotch Disease of Wheat: Present, Past and Future. 2. An Overview of Markers used for Genetic Diversity Analysis of Capsicum. 3. Engineering Pod Shatter Resistance in Crop Brassicas using Artificial miRNA Technology. 4. Plant MicroRNA: Biogenesis and Role in SeedDevelopment. 5. Development and Applications of Molecular Markers in Jatropha. 6. Junk DNA: Its Role in Plant Gene Regulation and Crop Improvement.7. Legume Breeding for Fungal Resistance: A lesson to Learn . 8. Genetic Improvement of Pongamia pinnata: A potential Biodiesel Plant in India. Index. The present book focusses on modern approaches in plant research towards trait improvement. The articles contributed in the present book are contributed by eminent research scholars who are actively involved in respective crop improvement programs spanning various universities and institutions in India. The book presents various molecular approaches that provide different dimensions to plant research in India. While the chapters are focused towards plant trait improvement, the concepts illuminated are explained to aid prime the reader into understanding these approaches with ease. The concepts focused range from basic molecular biology to marker assisted breeding and use of artificial miRNA technology in crop trait improvement. This book shall aid academicians, policy makers, researchers, Ph.D. scholars, etc.