Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement:
Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement:

Author: Ram J. Singh

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-01-15

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1040160492

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In recent decades, livestock producers have moved away from open grazing for a number of reasons, none having to do with the health of consumers. Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement: Forage Crops demonstrates how state-of-the-art technology can encourage the raising of livestock in open pastures where they can be fed gra

A Monograph of Paris (Melanthiaceae)
A Monograph of Paris (Melanthiaceae)

Author: Yunheng Ji

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 9811579032

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This book provides essential information on the morphology, biology, phytochemistry, pharmaceutical prospects, evolution, phylogeny, biogeography, and taxonomy of Paris (Melanthiaceae), a morphologically distinctive plant genus with great economic importance. Since the establishment of this genus, 70 species and 24 subspecific taxa have been described, resulting in considerable confusion in species delimitation. In this book, the taxonomy of all described taxa is carefully revised. Based on multi-disciplinary evidences, a revised classification system of Paris containing five sections is outlined. Every species is provided with a concise but diagnostic description, a color illustration, photographs that highlight distinguishing characters, examined specimens and distribution range. The interspecific relationships are clarified with an identification key. This monograph offers taxonomists, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, horticulturalists, phytochemists, and practitioners a thorough and up-to-date overview about this interesting plant group. It is equally valuable for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and professionals engaged in related fields.

The Rubber Tree Genome
The Rubber Tree Genome

Author: Minami Matsui

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 9783030422608

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This book presents the first comprehensive compilation of genome research on the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree. The genomes of Hevea tree clones (cultivars) are described by three major international groups. Chapters on omics-driven investigations address a broad range of topics including genome annotation and utilisation, transcriptome and gene family analysis, genetic mapping, metabolic pathways in latex and molecular breeding. Additionally, an overview of fundamental rubber biology, especially on laticifers, provides a historical background that is relevant to rubber genome analysis. The book concludes with several perspectives on the future needs of rubber investigations and prospects of rubber genomics. Given the scope of topics, this book will appeal to researchers and university students working in genomics and biotechnology of the rubber tree, and to rubber breeders with an interest in non-conventional approaches to trait analysis, selection and breeding.

Reproductive Biology of Plants
Reproductive Biology of Plants

Author: Kishan Gopal Ramawat

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 148220133X

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Reproductive biology is the basis of species improvement and a thorough understanding of this is needed for plant improvement, whether by conventional or biotechnological methods. This book presents an up to date and comprehensive description of reproduction in lower plants, gymnosperms and higher plants. It covers general plant biology, pollinatio