Weedy and Invasive Plant Genomics [Hardcover]

Weedy and Invasive Plant Genomics offers a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on genetic and genomics research in weedy and invasive plants. Forward-looking in its approach, the work also assesses the areas of future research necessary to defeat these agricultural pests. This research-based, scholarly work engenders a further understanding of weeds and invasive plants, opening avenues for developing more effective methods of managing them. This volume will be a necessary reference for weed scientists, agrochemical industry researchers, conservation geneticist, and plant biologists.

Contributors xi

Preface xv

Chapter 1 Why Should Weed Scientists Care About Genomics? 3
WILLIAM K. VENCILL

Genomics To A Weed Scientist 3

Resistance 4

Better Use Of Existing Herbicides 8

Chapter 2 An Introduction To Molecular Genetic And Genomic Techniques 11
CHHANDAK BASU AND SAM R. ZWENGER

Weeds As A Source Of Genes For Crop Improvement 11

Tools And Approaches For Understanding Weediness At

The Molecular Level 12

Chapter 3 Arabidopsis Is Not A Weed, And Mostly Not A Good Model For Weed Genomics; There Is No Good Model For Weed Genomics 25
JONATHAN GRESSEL

Introduction: Arabidopsis And Weediness 25

Questions About WeedsCan Arabidopsis Genomics Answer Them? 27

The Misdirected Approach In Using Arabidopsis To Elucidate New Herbicide Targets 28

Arabidopsis Genomics Can Help In Dealing With Transgene FlowIn A Limited Manner 29

Lessons To Be Learned 30

Chapter 4 Model Weeds For Genomics Research 33