The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species of diverse plants, primarily confined to temperate climates. The family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains herbaceous, tree and shrub species. Manyfamily members are readily recognizable because of their edible seasonal fruits that are prized for their unique flavors, colors and nutritious properties (e.g. apple, strawberry, raspberry, pear, cherry, plum, apricot, pear), as well as familiar ornamentals (e.g. roses) and nuts (e.g. almonds). This book covers progress in recent genomic research among the Rosaceae, grounding this firmly in the historical context of genetic studies and in the application of genomics technologies for crop development. A general introduction precedes summaries of genomics research and applications on a crop by crop basis, each authored by a panel of active researchers in each particular crop. The first book onRosaceae genomics Discusses recent developments in the field Presents application of genomics technologies for crop development INDICE: Introduction.- Challenges to sustainable production.- Genomics approaches to crop improvement.- Apple.- Pear.- Almond.- Cherry.- Peach.- Rose.- Strawberry.- Rubus.- Other fruit crops.- Genomics tools across species.- Plantregeneration and transgenesis.- Connecting plant genomic research to downstream applications.- Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-77490-9
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés