Exploration, Identification and Utilization of Barley Germplasm
Exploration, Identification and Utilization of Barley Germplasm

Author: Guoping Zhang

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-12-07

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0128029234

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Exploration, Identification and Utilization of Barley Germplasm explores the timely global challenges related to barley production posed by the narrowing of biodiversity and problem soils, identifying elite genotypes which will enhance barley breeding and be essential to genetic and evolution studies. The book covers the utilization of barley germplasm for improving the quality of both food and feed barley as well as exploring and utilizing varieties of germplasm that are tolerant to drought, waterlogged, salt, and acid soil. Chapters are devoted to prime strategies for future research, including identifying barley germplasm by applying Omics, exploring barley germplasm by means of the Focused Identification of Germplasm Strategy (FIGS), and creating barley germplasm through mutation. Users will find this book to be a key research reference for both professionals and academics, providing a comprehensive update for established barley researchers that equips them with an understanding of the new methodologies needed for innovation and discovery, while also providing a helpful entry to the subject for young researchers and students. Provides a one-stop shop to acquire a speedy overview of the main and recently applied issues of barley breeding Provides newly-developed methodologies in barley germplasm research Describes special genotypes from wild barley, including Tibetan wild barley, which show a high tolerance to abiotic stresses and carry different alleles from cultivated barley

The Barley Genome
The Barley Genome

Author: Nils Stein

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-08-18

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 3319925288

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This book presents an overview of the state-of-the-art in barley genome analysis, covering all aspects of sequencing the genome and translating this important information into new knowledge in basic and applied crop plant biology and new tools for research and crop improvement. Unlimited access to a high-quality reference sequence is removing one of the major constraints in basic and applied research. This book summarizes the advanced knowledge of the composition of the barley genome, its genes and the much larger non-coding part of the genome, and how this information facilitates studying the specific characteristics of barley. One of the oldest domesticated crops, barley is the small grain cereal species that is best adapted to the highest altitudes and latitudes, and it exhibits the greatest tolerance to most abiotic stresses. With comprehensive access to the genome sequence, barley’s importance as a genetic model in comparative studies on crop species like wheat, rye, oats and even rice is likely to increase.

Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources
Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Bioresources

Author: Swapna Thacheril Sukumaran

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-01-05

Total Pages: 664

ISBN-13: 9811958416

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This book brings together chapters related to sustainable utilization of biological resources, including in situ and ex situ conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened plants. The title also gives a special emphasis on marine sponges and mangrove ecosystems, which are two important untapped potential resources of the marine ecosystem and play a key role in maintaining the marine ecosystem. There is an urgent need for the conservation, exploration and utilization of bioresources for the growth and survival of human beings. Due to the significant reduction in biological resources, many countries are developing strategic action plans for the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. That is where this book fills the gap by discussing the significant development of new products and methodologies for sustainable utilization of these resources. This book also unveils a world of novel bioactive molecules from medicinal plants and the marine ecosystem and explains how drug design pipelines can advance modern drug development. The target audiences for this book include biodiversity researchers who are working on technology and bioresource management issues and faculty and students in the environment research areas and Biodiversity conservation.

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 43
Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 43

Author: Irwin Goldman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-10-07

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 1119616778

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Contents 1. Maria Isabel Andrade: Sweetpotato Breeder, Technology Transfer Specialist, and Advocate 1 2. Development of Cold Climate Grapes in the Upper Midwestern U.S.: The Pioneering Work of Elmer Swenson 31 3. Candidate Genes to Extend Fleshy Fruit Shelf Life 61 4. Breeding Naked Barley for Food, Feed, and Malt 95 5. The Foundations, Continuing Evolution, and Outcomes from the Application of Intellectual Property Protection in Plant Breeding and Agriculture 121 6. The Use of Endosperm Genes for Sweet Corn Improvement: A review of developments in endosperm genes in sweet corn since the seminal publication in Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 1, by Charles Boyer and Jack Shannon (1984) 215 7. Gender and Farmer Preferences for Varietal Traits: Evidence and Issues for Crop Improvement 243 8. Domestication, Genetics, and Genomics of the American Cranberry 279 9. Images and Descriptions of Cucurbita maxima in Western Europe in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries 317

Microbial Endophytes
Microbial Endophytes

Author: Ajay Kumar

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 012822665X

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Microbial Endophytes: Functional Biology and Applications focuses on endophytic bacteria and fungi, including information on foundational endophytes and the latest advances in relevant genomics, proteomics and nanotechnological aspects. The book provides insights into the molecular aspects of plant endophytes and their interactions and applications, also exploring the potential commercialization of endophytic microorganisms and their use as bio fertilizers, in biocontrol, and as bioactive compounds for other sustainable applications. Coverage of important and emerging legal considerations relevant to those working to implement these important bacteria in production processes is also included. Presents discussion on entry, colonization and the distribution of endophytic microorganisms Explores the phyto immunological functions of endophytic microorganisms Provides genomic insights on plant endophyte interaction Identifies bio-commercial aspects of microbial endophytes for sustainable agriculture, including potential legal issues and IPR in microbial research

The Book of Fructans
The Book of Fructans

Author: Wim Van den Ende

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2023-03-21

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 0323858082

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After more than 30 years, The Book of Fructans represents the first and most comprehensive coverage of fructans generated by pioneer glycoscientists from the field. It outlines the fundamentals of all fructan types, their terminology, chemical and structural-functional features, biosynthetic enzymes that make and break them, their presence and possible roles in nature, their evolutionary aspects and their microbial, enzymatic, and plant-based production. Additional sections cover the applications of fructans, specifically, the agro/chemical and biomedical applications, health, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications, fructans in food and feed, fructan nanotechnology, the immunomodulatory and antiviral effects of fructans and the perspectives for fructans in circular economies and sustainable societies. Intended for scientists, entrepreneurs, academicians and students working in related fields, this book will be a useful resource for all who wish to learn more about these extraordinary carbohydrates. Combines all aspects of fructans in a single volume Covers fundamentals, applications and society Introduces ‘Fructans for Life’ concepts

Exploring Novel Germplasm and Traits in the National Small Grains Collection Using Genome-wide Association Mapping Studies
Exploring Novel Germplasm and Traits in the National Small Grains Collection Using Genome-wide Association Mapping Studies

Author: Tyler Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13:

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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) are two important small grains crops that fulfill important human caloric and nutritional requirements globally. More efficient small grain production systems are required to meet increasing grain demand while minimizing adverse environmental impacts associated with production. The purpose of this dissertation was to identify novel germplasm, traits, and associated quantitative trait loci (QTL) in the National Small Grains Collection (NSGC) through genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The specific objectives were to: 1) identify novel accessions and QTLs associated with dwarf bunt resistance; and 2) characterize barley accessions and identify QTLs associated with drought tolerance and agronomic traits. In objective 1,292 winter bread wheat accessions were tested for dwarf bunt (Tilletia controversa J.G. Kuhn) resistance over a three year trial period in Logan, UT. Ninety-eight accessions were identified as resistant with disease incidence ≤10%, of which 28 accessions were highly resistant with an incidence ≤1% across all three trials. Two genetic loci on chromosome 6D were found to be associated with resistance across three trials. In objective 2,480 two-row spring barley accessions were assessed for terminal drought tolerance in Aberdeen, ID over two years. Agronomic traits including yield, test weight and protein were measured when the accessions were grown and harvested under regular irrigation and terminal drought treatments. Twenty accessions were highlighted for use in the malting industry and ten accessions were highlighted for use in the food industry. Fifteen genetic loci were associated with at least one agronomic trait across treatments. Accessions and genetic loci identified in these studies can be used to enhance locally adapted wheat and barley cultivars.

Diversity in Barley (Hordeum vulgare)
Diversity in Barley (Hordeum vulgare)

Author: R. von Bothmer

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2003-07-03

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0080530478

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Genetic diversity is one of the main resources sustaining human life. Food security largely depends on the availability and utilization of this diversity, which is of strategic importance for countries and companies. Conservation and utilization of biodiversity is thus currently an urgent area of global debate and concern. Barley is a major crop in the world used for food, feed and malt, and with a wide religious and ethnic importance. The crop was domesticated in Neolithic time in SW Asia and spread rapidly under cultivation to new areas. Nowadays it is one of the most widespread and widely adapted crops grown under contrasting edaphic conditions. Adaptations to new environments, different agricultural practices and selection for different uses have further added to the complex diversity pattern. Is it at all possible to give a complete picture of the diversity in a crop or wild species? Are we, by adding new technologies, only revealing parts of the diversity? Do different sets of data show similar or conflicting pictures of genetic diversity? Will the large genome size reduce the role of barley as a model organism in these current sequencing days? Or, are there still major reasons to continue to work with this beautiful crop? The aim of this book is to cover the complex issue of diversification in time and space in a single crop: barley. Leading scientists from various fields describe the entire variation pattern in different sets of characters and an attempt is made for a synthesis to a holistic picture. The book proposes ways to use the achievements of diversity studies in future research and breeding programmes.