Biotechnology in Tall Fescue Improvement

Biotechnology in Tall Fescue Improvement
Author: Michael J. Kasperbauer
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2018-01-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351087215

This one-of-a-kind publication focuses on the improvement of the feed value of tall fescue and further extension of its adaptability under various environmental stresses. This fascinating work comprehensively explains cell and tissue culture methods which are used to establish somatic cell cultures, select among cells, and regenerate plants with the genetic characteristics of the selected cells. This up-to-date volume includes information on cultural haploid plants from immature pollen grains. It also evaluates the plants under various environmental stresses to identify genotypes with superior characteristics. This book also features research data on somatic tissue culture methods and doubled haploids. Biotechnology in Tall Fescue Improvement is an indispensable resource and useful text for all those involved with agronomy, plant physiology, horticultural science, crop science, and botany.

Biotechnology in Forage and Turf Grass Improvement

Biotechnology in Forage and Turf Grass Improvement
Author: German Spangenberg
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 364272051X

This book shows the significant progress made in establishing the methodological basis for the genetic manipulation of forage and turf grasses, with particular emphasis on our most important temperate grasses, the fescues and ryegrasses. It provides detailed and beautifully illustrated descriptions of all relevant methodological aspects of molecular breeding of forage and turf grasses. The topics covered range from the establishment of plant regeneration systems from in vitro cultures, the recovery of haploids and somaclonal variants, the combination of whole or partial genomes by somatic hybridization, and the production of transgenic plants, to the development of molecular markers.

Somatic Hybridization in Crop Improvement I

Somatic Hybridization in Crop Improvement I
Author: Y. P. S. Bajaj
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642579450

Thirty-five chapters on various aspects of fusion of plant protoplasts and somatic hybridization deal with the regeneration of interspecific and intergeneric somatic hybrids and cybrids in various plants: cereals, grasses, legumes, potato, tomato, eggplant, lettuce, Brassica, Datura, Hyoscyamus, Nicotiana, Catharanthus, Rauwolfia, Citrus, Poncirus, Prunus, Pyrus, Populus, algae, bryophytes, and ferns. The implications of somatic hybridization in gene transfer in wide crosses and for the induction of genetic variability in various crops are discussed. The book is an invaluable source of information for advanced students, teachers, and research scientists in the field of plant breeding, genetic engineering, plant tissue culture, and general plant biotechnology.

Biotechnology of Endophytic Fungi of Grasses

Biotechnology of Endophytic Fungi of Grasses
Author: Charles W. Bacon
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2018-01-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1351078771

This book considered the biological, ecological, toxicology, and chemical aspects of research topics as they relate to endophytes of grasses. Several chapters reflect the very pragmatic applications of endophytes and endophyte-infected grasses. Other chapters offer future applications for endophytes and are therefore discussed from theoretical viewpoints. This book contains the collective writings of an international group of experts on fungal endophytes of grasses, all of whom are directed toward, understanding, creating, and exploiting the positive aspects of endophytes. With this book, we are attempting to stimulate and facilitate future explorations of the grass endophytes.

Transgenic Crops of the World

Transgenic Crops of the World
Author: Ian S. Curtis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2012-08-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402023332

Since the first transgenic plants were produced back in the early 1980s, there have been substantial developments towards the genetic engineering of most crops of our world. Initial studies using isolated plant cells and removing their cell walls to form protoplasts, offered the possibility of transferring genetic material by Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer, chemical agents or electrical charges. However, in those cases were isolated protoplasts could be transformed, often, a shoot regeneration system was not available to induce the production of transgenic plants and any such regenerated plants were subject to mutation or chromosomal of cultured plant organs, such as leaf abnormalities. By the mid-1980s, the use disks, offered the convenience of combining gene transfer, plant regeneration and selection of transformants in a single system. This approach, enabled the production of stable, phenotypically-normal, transgenic potato and tomato plants in culture. By the late 1980s, the use of biolistics offered a means of inserting foreign genes into plant cells which where inaccessible to Agrobacterium infection. Even today, this technology is now standard practice for the production of some transgenic plants.

Transgenic Crops I

Transgenic Crops I
Author: Y.P.S. Bajaj
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642596126

Recently. there has been tremendous progress in the genetic transformation of agricultural crops, and plants resistant to insects, herbicides, and diseases have been produced, field tested and patented. Transgenic Crops I compiles this information on cereals, grasses, legumes, and oilseed crops. It comprises 25 chapters and is divided into two sections: I. Cereals and Grasses: wheat, rice, maize, barley, sorghum, pearl millet, triticale, Agrostis spp., Cenchrus ciliaris, Dactylis glomerata, Festuca arundinacea, Lolium spp., and sugarcane. II. Legumes and Oilseed Crops: Arachis hypogaea, Brassica juncea, Brassica napus, Cicer arietinum, Glycine max, Gossypium hirsutum, Helianthus annuus, Lens culinaris, Linum usitatissimum, Sinapis alba, Trifolium, and Vicis narbonensis. This book is of special interest to advanced students, teachers, and research workers in the field of plant breeding, genetics, molecular biology, plant tissue culture, and plant biotechnology in general.

Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf

Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf
Author: Andrew Hopkins
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 399
Release: 2006-04-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402025912

Forage and turf are the backbone of sustainable agriculture and contribute extensively to the world economy. The fast-paced advancement of cellular and molecular biology provides novel methods to accelerate or complement conventional breeding efforts. This book contains the most comprehensive reviews on the latest development in applications of molecular techniques for the improvement of forage grasses, forage legumes and turf grasses. Detailed accounts and future opportunities in molecular breeding of forage and turf, from gene discovery to development of improved cultivars, are described in the book. Almost all relevant areas are explored in detail, including tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses; flowering control; plant-symbiont relations; breeding for animal, human and environmental welfare; molecular markers; transgenics; bioinformatics; population genetics; genomics of the model legume M. truncatula; field testing and risk assessment as well as intellectual property rights. This book will be of interest to researchers in both academia and industry who are involved in forage and turf improvement. It will be especially important to breeders, molecular biologists, geneticists, physiologists and agronomists.

Applications of Gene-Based Technologies for Improving Animal Production and Health in Developing Countries

Applications of Gene-Based Technologies for Improving Animal Production and Health in Developing Countries
Author: Harinder P.S. Makkar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 787
Release: 2005-08-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402033117

Modern Biotechnology has potential for solving many problems associated with animal productivity and health and offers exciting opportunities for enhancing agricultural productivity. At present the focus is, however, on the issues and problems of significance for livestock producers in the developed world. In order to fully realize the benefits of this technology in developing countries, there is a need to identify, characterize and apply appropriate gene-based technologies for these regions. These proceedings present peer reviewed state-of-the-art papers describing the achievements in the areas of animal breeding and genetics, animal nutrition, animal health, and environment, ethics, safety, and regulatory aspects of gene-based technologies; achievements which could be realized using these modern scientific tools to maximise the benefits from the 'livestock revolution' that is taking place; and the constraints in the use of gene-based technologies and their specific research needs. This book will help in bridging the wide gap between developed and developing countries, in the development and use of gene-based technologies, and to elucidate the current and future roles of such technologies in the developing world. It is a good reference source for researchers, students and policy-makers alike.

Plant Protoplasts and Genetic Engineering VI

Plant Protoplasts and Genetic Engineering VI
Author: Y.P.S Bajaj
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642578403

This volume comprising 28 chapters on the in vitro manipulation of plant protoplasts contributed by inter- national experts deals with the isolation, fusion, culture, immobilization, cryopreservation and ultrastructural studies on protoplasts and the regeneration of somatic hybrids and cybrids.

Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops

Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops
Author: German Spangenberg
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401597006

Forage plant breeding has entered the genome era. This timely book reviews the latest advances in the development and application of molecular technologies which supplement conventional breeding efforts for our major forage crops. It describes the plethora of new technologies and tools now available for high-throughput gene discovery, genome-wide gene expression analysis, production of transgenic plants, genome analysis and marker-assisted selection as applied to forage plants. Detailed accounts are presented of current and future opportunities for innovative applications of these molecular tools and technologies in the identification, functional characterisation, and use of valuable genes in forage production systems and beyond. This book represents a valuable resource for plant breeders, geneticists, and molecular biologists, and will be of particular relevance to advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers with an interest in forage legumes and grasses.