Genetic and Genomic Resources for Grain Cereals Improvement

Insights into the performance achieved by applying new germplasm, trait mapping, allele mining, and other approaches to cereal genetics and genomics

Mohar Singh (Author), Hari D. Upadhyaya (Author)

9780128020005

Hardback, published 27 November 2015

384 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm, 0.79 kg

Approx.364 pages

1. Summary
2. Introduction
3. Origin, distribution and diversity including taxonomy/biosystematics
4. Erosion of genetic diversity from the traditional areas
5. Status of germplasm resources conservation (ex-situ/in-situ on farm)
6. Germplasm evaluation and maintenance
7. Use of germplasm in crop improvement
8. Limitations in germplasm use
9. Germplasm enhancement through wide crosses
10. Integration of genomic and genetic resources in crop improvement
11. Conclusions
12. References

Subject Areas: Cereal crops [TVKC], Food & beverage technology [TDCT], Genetic engineering [TCBG]