This book covers the recent progress on genome research in tropical crop plants, including the development of molecular markers, genomic and cDNA libraries, expressed sequence tags (ESTs), genetic and physical maps, gene expression profiles, and whole genome sequences. The first section of this book provides background information for tropical agriculture of its crops. The second section consists of concise summaries of genomic research for the economically most important tropical crop plant species. As a comprehensive genomic resource, itis of considerable interest to practicing plant biologists, graduate and undergraduate students, and research professionals such plant breeders and germplasm curators who work on or are interested in tropical plant species. The firstreference on tropical crop genomics. A comprehensive genomic resource of considerable interest to practicing plant biologists, graduate and undergraduate students, and research professionals such plant breeders and germplasm curatorswho work on or are interested in tropical plant species INDICE: From the contents Introduction. International Programs and the Useof Modern Biotechnologies for Crop Improvement. Transgenics for New Plant Products, Applications to Tropical Crops. Genomics of Banana and Plantain (Musa spp.), Major Staple Crops in the Tropics. Genomics of Phaseolus Beans, a Major Source of Dietary Protein and Micronutrients in the Tropics. Genomics of Theobroma cacao, ‘the Food of the Gods’ . Chickpea, a Common Source of Protein and Starch in the Semi-Arid Tropics. Genomics of Citrus, a Major Fruit Crop of Tropical and Subtropical Regions. Genomics of Coffee, One of the World’s Largest Traded Commodities. Cowpea, a Multifunctional Legume. Genomics of Eucalyptus, a Global Tree for Energy, Paper, and Wood. Ginger and Turmeric, Ancient Spicesand Modern Medicines.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-71218-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés