For anyone working in the area of plant tissue culture, micro-propagation or transformation this book is essential reading. Learn how to set up your own mutagenesis experiment, perform protoplast fusions or grow your own hairy root cultures. From comprehensive protocols that take you step-by-step through each experimental procedure to troubleshooting guides that pass on all the trade secrets, this is a treasure trove of facts. Key research papers are highlighted along with historical publications in each area. Research has been done in a broad range of plant species so there is something of interest to everyone. When I finished reading it my mind was buzzing with new ideas to try out.