Genomics-Assisted Crop Improvement Vol 2 Genomics Applications in Crops [Hardcover]

This superb volume provides a critical assessment of genomics tools and approaches for crop breeding. Volume 1 presents the status and availability of genomic resources and platforms, and also devises strategies and approaches for effectively exploiting genomics research. Volume 2 goes into detail on a number of case studies of several important crop and plant species that summarize both the achievements and limitations of genomics research for crop improvement.

Genomics research has great potential to revolutionize the discipline of plant breeding. This two-volume set provides a critical assessment of genomics tools and approaches for crop breeding. Volume 1, entitled Genomics Approaches and Platforms , illustrates state-of-the-art genomics approaches and platforms presently available for crop improvement. Volume 2, entitled Genomics Applications in Crops , compiles crop-specific studies that summarize both the achievements and limitations of genomics research for crop improvement. We hope that these two volumes, while providing new ideas and opportunities to those working in crop breeding, will help graduate students and teachers to develop a better understanding of the applications of crop genomics to plant research and breeding

Contents: 1. Microsatellite and SNP markers in wheat breeding; M W Ganal, M S R?der.- 2. Molecular markers and QTL analysis for grain quality improvement in wheat; D Lafiandra, M C Sanguineti, M Maccaferri, E Deambrogio.- 3. Molecular approaches and breeding strategies for drought tolerance in barley; M Baum, M van Korff, P Guo, B Lakew, S M Udupa, H Sayed, W Choumane, S Grando, S Ceccarelli.- 4. Molecular markers for gene pyramiding and disease resistance breeding in barley; W Friedt, F Ordon.- 5. Cloning genes and QTLs for disease resistance in cereals; B Keller, S Bieri, E Bossolini, N Yahiaoui.- 6. Maize breeding and genomics; M Lee.- 7. Molecular markers and marker-assisted selection in rice; D Jlc�