Cytogenetic techniques go beyond the simple detection of chromosome aberrations. The intensive development of molecular biology and the significantly
improved microscopic visualization and evaluation methods constituted significant support to traditional cytogenetics. Over the past years, distinct
approaches have allowed an understanding the mechanisms of formation, structure, and genetic activity of the micronuclei. Although there are many studies
on this topic in humans and animals, knowledge in plants is significantly limited.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current knowledge on micronuclei characteristics in plants. We pay particular attention to how the recent
contemporary achievements have influenced the understanding of micronuclei in plant cells. Together with the current progress, we present the latest applications