Genomics-assisted crop improvement

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Publisher: Dordrecht Springer
Subject: Genomes, Crops, Plant breeding, Plant biotechnology
Pages: 1110 pages
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781402062971
Call No: QH 447. G335 2007
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.