Wheat Evolution And Domestication

Author : Moshe Feldman,Avraham A. Levy
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031301759

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Wheat Evolution and Domestication by Moshe Feldman,Avraham A. Levy Pdf

This open access book covers a century of research on wheat genetics and evolution, starting with the discovery in 1918 of the accurate number of chromosomes in wheat. We re-evaluate classical studies that are pillars of the current knowledge considering recent genomic data in the wheat group comprising 31 species from the genera Amblyopyrum, Aegilops, Triticum, and other more distant relatives. For these species, we describe morphology, ecogeographical distribution, phylogeny as well as cytogenetic and genomic features. For crops, we also address evolution under human selection, namely pre-domestication cultivation and domestication. We re-examine the genetic and archeological evidence of where, when, and how domestication occurred. We discuss unique aspects of genome evolution and maintenance under polyploidization, in natural and synthetic allopolyploids of the wheat group. Finally, we propose some thoughts on the future prospects of wheat improvement. As such, it can be of great interest to wheat researchers and breeders as well as to plant scientists and students interested in plant genetics, evolution, domestication, and polyploidy.

Author : E. Nevo,A.B. Korol,A. Beiles,T. Fahima
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662071403

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Evolution of Wild Emmer and Wheat Improvement by E. Nevo,A.B. Korol,A. Beiles,T. Fahima Pdf

This book is about the contribution to evolutionary theory and agricultural technology of one of humankind's most dramatic imitations of the evolu tionary process, namely crop domestication, as exemplified by the progenitor of wheat, Triticum dicoccoides. This species is a major model organism and it has been studied at the Institute of Evolution, University of Haifa, since 1979. The domestication by humans of wild plants to cultivated ones during the last ten millennia is one of the best demonstrations of evolution. It is a process that has been condensed in time and advanced by artificial rather than natural selection. Plant and animal domestication revolutionized human cultural evolution and is the major factor underlying human civilization. A post-Pleistocene global rise in temperature following the ice age, i.e., climatic-environmental factors, may have induced the expansion of econom ically important thermophilous plants and in turn promoted complex forag ing and plant cultivation. The shift from foraging to steady production led to an incipient agriculture varying in time in various part of the world. In the Levant, agriculture developed out of an intensive specialized exploitation of plants and animals. Natufian sedentism, followed by rapid population growth and resource stress, induced by the expanding desert, coupled with available grinding technology, may have triggered plant domestication.

Author : Matthias Glaubrecht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642124259

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Evolution in Action by Matthias Glaubrecht Pdf

Radiations, or Evolution in Action We have just celebrated the “Darwin Year” with the double anniversary of his 200th birthday and 150th year of his masterpiece, “On the Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection”. In this work, Darwin established the factual evidence of biological evolution, that species change over time, and that new organisms arise by the splitting of ancestral forms into two or more descendant species. However, above all, Darwin provided the mechanisms by arguing convincingly that it is by natural selection – as well as by sexual selection (as he later added) – that organisms adapt to their environment. The many discoveries since then have essentially con?rmed and strengthened Darwin’s central theses, with latest evidence, for example, from molecular genetics, revealing the evolutionary relationships of all life forms through one shared history of descent from a common ancestor. We have also come a long way to progressively understand more on how new species actually originate, i. e. on speciation which remained Darwin’s “mystery of m- teries”, as noted in one of his earliest transmutation notebooks. Since speciation is the underlying mechanism for radiations, it is the ultimate causation for the biological diversity of life that surrounds us.

Author : Yasunari Ogihara,Shigeo Takumi,Hirokazu Handa
Publisher : Springer
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431556756

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Advances in Wheat Genetics: From Genome to Field by Yasunari Ogihara,Shigeo Takumi,Hirokazu Handa Pdf

This proceedings is a collection of 46 selected papers that were presented at the 12th International Wheat Genetics Symposium (IWGS). Since the launch of the wheat genome sequencing project in 2005, the arrival of draft genome sequences has marked a new era in wheat genetics and genomics, catalyzing rapid advancement in the field. This book provides a comprehensive review of the forefront of wheat research, across various important topics such as germplasm and genetic diversity, cytogenetics and allopolyploid evolution, genome sequencing, structural and functional genomics, gene function and molecular biology, biotic stress, abiotic stress, grain quality, and classical and molecular breeding. Following an introduction, 9 parts of the book are dedicated to each of these topics. A final, 11th part entitled “Toward Sustainable Wheat Production” contains 7 excellent papers that were presented in the 12th IWGS Special Session supported by the OECD. With rapid population growth and radical climate changes, the world faces a global food crisis and is in need of another Green Revolution to boost yields of wheat and other widely grown staple crops. Although this book focuses on wheat, many of the newly developed techniques and results presented here can be applied to other plant species with large and complex genomes. As such, this volume is highly recommended for all students and researchers in wheat sciences and related plant sciences and for those who are interested in stable food production and food security.

Author : Brett F. Carver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780813819235

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Wheat by Brett F. Carver Pdf

Wheat: Science and Trade is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference work designed to expand the current body of knowledge on this staple crop, incorporating new information made available by genetic advances, improvements in the understanding of wheat's biology, and changes in the wheat trade industry. Covering phylogeny and ontogeny, manipulation of the environment and optimal management, genetic improvement, and utilization and commercialization, the book focuses on the most economically significant diseases and impacts

Author : Shahal Abbo,Avi Gopher,Gila Kahila Bar-Gal
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781108493642

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The Origins of Agriculture in the Ancient Near East by Shahal Abbo,Avi Gopher,Gila Kahila Bar-Gal Pdf

Rapid and knowledge-based agricultural origins and plant domestication in the Neolithic Near East gave rise to Western civilizations.

Author : A. Mujeeb-Kazi,G. P. Hettel
Publisher : CIMMYT
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9789686923087

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Utilizing Wild Grass Biodiversity in Wheat Improvement by A. Mujeeb-Kazi,G. P. Hettel Pdf

Author : Solomon P. Wasser,Milana Frenkel-Morgenstern
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323907538

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New Horizons in Evolution by Solomon P. Wasser,Milana Frenkel-Morgenstern Pdf

New Horizons in Evolution is a compendium of the latest research, analyses, and theories of evolutionary biology. Chapters are collected from the international symposium held by the Board of Governors of the University of Haifa to honor Dr. Eviatar Nevo, founder and director of the Institute of Evolution. This book includes material written by top global scientists. Such detailed summaries and recent advances include topics like genomics, epigenetics, evolutionary theory, and the evolution of cancer. This book analyzes evolutionary biology of animals, such as lizards and subterranean mammals. It also discusses agricultural evolution, specifically the vital wheat crop in various climates and locations. Each chapter contributes the most up-to-date knowledge of evolution’s role in speciation, adaptation, and regulation. New Horizons in Evolution is a valuable resource for researchers involved in evolution, evolutionary biology, and evolutionary theory. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in evolutionary biology courses will also find this useful due to the high expertise level and latest knowledge available through this resource. Examines the evolution of species in extreme conditions Discusses the role of evolution in medicine and cancer research Features the latest data and advances in evolution theory

Author : Daniel Zohary,Maria Hopf,Ehud Weiss
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199549061

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Domestication of Plants in the Old World by Daniel Zohary,Maria Hopf,Ehud Weiss Pdf

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Author : James F. Hancock
Publisher : CABI
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 1780641427

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Plant Evolution and the Origin of Crop Species by James F. Hancock Pdf

This book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with the evolutionary processes, describing the chromosome structure, genetic variation, multifactorial genome, polyploidy, gene duplication and speciation. Part 2 deals with the origins of agriculture and the dynamics of plant domestication, covering some cereal grains, protein plants, starchy staple and sugar crops, as well as fruit, vegetable, fibre and oil crops. A chapter on ex situ and in situ conservation of germplasm resources is included.

Author : National Academy of Sciences
Publisher : Sackler Colloquium
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,6 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.

Author : C. Barigozzi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780444599926

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The Origin and Domestication of Cultivated Plants by C. Barigozzi Pdf

This book consists of the proceedings of a symposium organized by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Rome. The proceedings are unusual in that it is a rare event to see archaeologists and geneticists coming together to discuss the connection between historical facts and biological phenomena. The aim of the symposium was to discuss the origin of some important cultivated plants (wheat, maize, barley, oat, legumes and fruit trees) not only in relation to genetical mechanisms but also as a complex of historical facts recognizable through archaeological research. This international Meeting based on interdisciplinary concepts, met with a prompt and positive reaction from all those specialists invited to attend. The book itself is an unparalleled contribution to the interdisciplinary knowledge on the origin of crop plants and agriculture.

Author : Norman Willison Simmonds
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : MINN:31951000088023D

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Evolution of Crop Plants by Norman Willison Simmonds Pdf

Ernährungsgeschichte - Kulturpflanzenbau - Regionale Geographie.

Author : Geoffrey Peter Chapman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1992-10-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 052141654X

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Grass Evolution and Domestication by Geoffrey Peter Chapman Pdf

An examination of the domestication of grasses and cereals over the last ten thousand years.

Author : Roberto Tuberosa,Andreas Graner,Emile Frison
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400775725

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Genomics of Plant Genetic Resources by Roberto Tuberosa,Andreas Graner,Emile Frison Pdf

Our lives and well being intimately depend on the exploitation of the plant genetic resources available to our breeding programs. Therefore, more extensive exploration and effective exploitation of plant genetic resources are essential prerequisites for the release of improved cultivars. Accordingly, the remarkable progress in genomics approaches and more recently in sequencing and bioinformatics offers unprecedented opportunities for mining germplasm collections, mapping and cloning loci of interest, identifying novel alleles and deploying them for breeding purposes. This book collects 48 highly interdisciplinary articles describing how genomics improves our capacity to characterize and harness natural and artificially induced variation in order to boost crop productivity and provide consumers with high-quality food. This book will be an invaluable reference for all those interested in managing, mining and harnessing the genetic richness of plant genetic resources.