The Molecular Basis Of Plant Genetic Diversity

Author : Mahmut Caliskan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535101574

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The Molecular Basis of Plant Genetic Diversity by Mahmut Caliskan Pdf

The Molecular Basis of Plant Genetic Diversity presents chapters revealing the magnitude of genetic variations existing in plant populations. Natural populations contain a considerable genetic variability which provides a genomic flexibility that can be used as a raw material for adaptation to changing environmental conditions. The analysis of genetic diversity provides information about allelic variation at a given locus. The increasing availability of PCR-based molecular markers allows the detailed analyses and evaluation of genetic diversity in plants and also, the detection of genes influencing economically important traits. The purpose of the book is to provide a glimpse into the dynamic process of genetic variation by presenting the thoughts of scientists who are engaged in the generation of new ideas and techniques employed for the assessment of genetic diversity, often from very different perspectives. The book should prove useful to students, researchers, and experts in the area of conservation biology, genetic diversity, and molecular biology.

Author : A. Karp
Publisher : Bioversity International
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Germplasm resources, Plant
ISBN : 9789290433231

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Molecular Tools in Plant Genetic Resources Conservation by A. Karp Pdf

Proceedings of a workshop on the use of molecular techniques in the conservation of plant genetic resources.

Author : J.E. Vanderplank
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642669651

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Genetic and Molecular Basis of Plant Pathogenesis by J.E. Vanderplank Pdf

As befits a volume in the Advanced Series in Agricultural Sciences, this book was written with problems of practical agriculture in mind. One of the ways of controlling plant disease is by using resistant cultivars; and from the wide literature of genetics and biochemistry in plant pathology I have emphasized what seems to bear most closely on breeding for disease resistance. This has a double advantage, for it happens all to the good that this emphasis is also an emphasis on primary causes of disease, as distinct from subsequent processes of symptom expression and other secondary effects. The chapters are entirely modern in outlook. The great revolution in biology this century had its high moments in the elucidation of the DNA double helix in 1953 and the deciphering of the genetic code in 1961. This book, so far as I know, is the first in plant pathology to be conceived within the framework of this new biology. Half the book could not have been written 20 years ago, even if there had then been available all the literature that has since accumulated on the genetics and chemistry of plant disease. The new biology is the cement this book uses to bind the literature together. Another feature of this book is an emphasis on thermodynamics.

Author : Amir Muhammed
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781468428865

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Genetic Diversity in Plants by Amir Muhammed Pdf

For the last eighteen years we have been deeply involved in a cooperative effort with our Latin American colleagues in genetics, biochemistry, physiology, and molecular biology. We have been in close contact with scientists in a number of centers and have helped to organize symposia, workshops, and so forth, in an effort to accelerate their development and make their substantial work known. These symposia in Latin America have been quite successful. The fifteenth will take place in Brasilia in 1977. At the request of colleagues, we are in the process of developing a similar series in Asia. The first very successful symposium was held in Calcutta in 1973. We were most pleased when Dr. Amir Muhammed, Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Lyallpur suggested that we hold a symposium on a topic of great importance to Pakistan, Genetic Control of Diversity in Plants, under the auspices of the University of Agriculture. It is our hope that this symposium will be followed by additional ones in Pakistan as well as in other countries in the Far East. Leadership is quickly developing in the hands of outstanding scientists in these countries, and we appreciate the opportunity to cooperate with them. We are especially grateful to the Natiohal Science Foundation for makingPL- 480 funds available which made this symposium possible.

Author : Joong Hyoun Chin,B.P. Mallikarjuna Swamy
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783036509761

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Recent Advances in Genetics and Breeding of Major Staple Food Crops by Joong Hyoun Chin,B.P. Mallikarjuna Swamy Pdf

To meet the global food demand of an increasing population, food production has to be increased by 60% by 2050. The main production constraints, such as climate change, biotic stresses, abiotic stresses, soil nutrition deficiency problems, problematic soils, etc., have to be addressed on an urgent basis. More than 50% of human calories are from three major cereals: rice, wheat, and maize. The harnessing of genetic diversity by novel allele mining assisted by recent advances in biotechnological and bioinformatics tools will enhance the utilization of the hidden treasures in the gene bank. Technological advances in plant breeding will provide some solutions for the biofortification, stress resistance, yield potential, and quality improvement in staple crops. The elucidation of the genetic, physiological, and molecular basis of useful traits and the improvement of the improved donors containing multiple traits are key activities for variety development. High-throughput genotyping systems assisted by bioinformatics and data science provide efficient and easy tools for geneticists and breeders. Recently, new breeding techniques applied in some food crops have become game-changers in the global food crop market. With this background, we invited 18 eminent researchers working on food crops from across the world to contribute their high-quality original research manuscripts. The research studies covered modern food crop genetics and breeding: plant molecular systems focusing to food crops; plant genetic diversity—QTL and gene identification utilizing high-throughput genotyping systems and their validation; new breeding techniques in food crops—targeted mutagenesis, genome editing, etc.; abiotic and biotic stresses—QTL/gene identification and their molecular physiology; plant nutrition, grain quality improvement, and yield enhancement.

Author : J. E. Van der Plank
Publisher : Springer
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D012758858

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Genetic and Molecular Basis of Plant Pathogenesis by J. E. Van der Plank Pdf

Variation in the resistance of the host and in the pathogenicity of the parasite. The gene-for-gene and the protein-for-protein hypotheses. The protein-for-protein hypothesis: temperature effects and other matters. Common antigenic surfaces in host and pathogen. Other lange molecules in relation to gene-for-gene disease. Population genetics of the pathogen. Horizontal resistance to disease. Selective pathotoxins in host-pathogens specificity. A molecular hypothesis of vertical and horizontal resistance. Biothopy, necrotrophy, and the lineage of symbiosis.

Author : Bruno W.S. Sobral
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461598558

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The Impact of Plant Molecular Genetics by Bruno W.S. Sobral Pdf

The impact of molecular genetics on plant breeding and, consequently, agri culture, is potentially enonnous. Understanding and directing this potential im pact is crucial because of the urgent issues that we face concerning sustainable agriculture for a growing world population as well as conservation of the world's rapidly dwindling plant genetic resources. This book is largely devoted to the applications of genetic markers that have been developed by the application of molecular genetics to practical problems. These are known as DNA markers. They have gained a certain notoriety in foren sics, but can be used in a variety of practical situations. We are going through a period of accelerated breakthroughs in molecular ge netics. Therefore, the authors of each chapter were encouraged to speculate about both current bottlenecks and the future of their subfields of research. We can cer tainly apply molecular genetic tools and approaches to help resolve crucial ge netic resource problems that face humanity. However, little has been discussed with respect to when or how we should use such tools, nor to who specifically should use them; therefore, social and economic analyses are important in the planning stages of projects that are aimed at practical results.

Author : Rajeev K. Varshney,Manish K. Pandey,Annapurna Chitikineni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319913131

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Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology by Rajeev K. Varshney,Manish K. Pandey,Annapurna Chitikineni Pdf

This book reviews the latest advances in multiple fields of plant biotechnology and the opportunities that plant genetics, genomics and molecular biology have offered for agriculture improvement. Advanced technologies can dramatically enhance our capacity in understanding the molecular basis of traits and utilizing the available resources for accelerated development of high yielding, nutritious, input-use efficient and climate-smart crop varieties. In this book, readers will discover the significant advances in plant genetics, structural and functional genomics, trait and gene discovery, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, epigenomics, nanotechnology and analytical & decision support tools in breeding. This book appeals to researchers, academics and other stakeholders of global agriculture.

Author : Mahmut Caliskan,Halil Kavaklı,Gül Cevahir Öz,Birgul Ozcan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535120421

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Molecular Approaches to Genetic Diversity by Mahmut Caliskan,Halil Kavaklı,Gül Cevahir Öz,Birgul Ozcan Pdf

In the last 50 years, combinations of conventional and molecular methods have made the genetic diversity a widespread science. Moreover, the issue of conserving genetic diversity as a component of the conservation of the environment has been raised at an international level. We hope that the current book will provide a glimpse into the dynamic process of genetic diversity by presenting the research of some of the scientists who are engaged in development of new tools and ideas in genetic diversity. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all authors who contributed to this book by sharing their valuable works with us.

Author : Robert J. Henry
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : 0412732203

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Practical Applications of Plant Molecular Biology by Robert J. Henry Pdf

Practical Applications of Plant Molecular Biology is an important new title which covers the major techniques and how they are applied to a range of vitally important areas. Divided broadly into four sections, this book covers key subjects including the identification of plants and plant pathogens using molecular techniques, the estimation of genetic variation in plants, the use of molecular markers in plant improvement and the use of plant transformation techniques for the improvement of quality and the introduction of resistance. Also included is a comprehensive listing and description of the most frequently used techniques and a set of appendices covering useful topics of reference for the reader. All undergraduates studying plant sciences, molecular biology, biotechnology and agricultural sciences would benefit from having access to this title as would those studying for upper-level Masters courses concentrating on the disciplines covered. This book also provides an invaluable source of reference for professionals in agriculture, plant breeding, crop protection and improvement, biotechnology and molecular biology.

Author : S. John Britto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : UOM:39015085864778

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Diversity of Plants by S. John Britto Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166157

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Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health Pdf

Assists policymakers in evaluating the appropriate scientific methods for detecting unintended changes in food and assessing the potential for adverse health effects from genetically modified products. In this book, the committee recommended that greater scrutiny should be given to foods containing new compounds or unusual amounts of naturally occurring substances, regardless of the method used to create them. The book offers a framework to guide federal agencies in selecting the route of safety assessment. It identifies and recommends several pre- and post-market approaches to guide the assessment of unintended compositional changes that could result from genetically modified foods and research avenues to fill the knowledge gaps.

Author : J. A. Callow,Brian Ford-Lloyd,H. J. Newbury
Publisher : Cabi
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105022841766

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Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources by J. A. Callow,Brian Ford-Lloyd,H. J. Newbury Pdf

Advances in molecular and cell biology have led to the development of a whole range of techniques for manipulating genomes, collectively termed "biotechnology". Although much of the focus in the plant sciences has been on the direct manipulation of plant genomes, biotechnology has also catalyzed a renewed emphasis on the importance of biological and genetic diversity and its conservation. The methods of biotechnology now permit a greater understanding of both species and genetic diversity in plants, the mechanisms by which that variation is generated in nature, and the significance of that variation in the adaptation of plants to their environment. They allow the development of rapid methods for screening germplasm for specific characters and promote more effective conservation strategies by defining the extent of genetic diversity. Tissue culture-based techniques are available for conserving germplasm that cannot be maintained by more traditional methods. Also sophisticated informatics systems enable information on plant genetics and molecular biology to be cross-related to systematic, ecological and other data through international networks.

Author : H. David Cooper,Charlie Spillane,T. Hodgkin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Crops
ISBN : WISC:89072020803

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Broadening the Genetic Base of Crop Production by H. David Cooper,Charlie Spillane,T. Hodgkin Pdf

This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic resources be realized. However, as this book shows, much conserved germplasm has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programs.The authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented and issues analyzed by leading authorities from around the world.

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : Sackler Colloquium
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015073872999

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In the Light of Evolution by National Academy of Sciences Pdf

The Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia of the National Academy of Sciences address scientific topics of broad and current interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. Each year, four or five such colloquia are scheduled, typically two days in length and international in scope. Colloquia are organized by a member of the Academy, often with the assistance of an organizing committee, and feature presentations by leading scientists in the field and discussions with a hundred or more researchers with an interest in the topic. Colloquia presentations are recorded and posted on the National Academy of Sciences Sackler colloquia website and published on CD-ROM. These Colloquia are made possible by a generous gift from Mrs. Jill Sackler, in memory of her husband, Arthur M. Sackler.