Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Conifers

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Conifers
Author: Christophe Plomion
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2011-08-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1439876495

With contributions by internationally reputed researchers in the field, this book presents the implications of the genomic revolution for conifers-promoting a better understanding of the evolution of these organisms as well as new knowledge about the molecular basis of quantitative trait variation. Both of these discoveries play important roles in

Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use

Crop Wild Relative Conservation and Use
Author: Nigel Maxted
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 710
Release: 2008
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1845930991

These proceedings contain 49 papers presented in the following sections: (i) crop wild relative conservation; (ii) establishing inventories and conservation priorities; (iii) threat and conservation assessment; (iv) genetic erosion and genetic pollution; (v) in situ conservation; (vi) ex situ conservation; (vii) information management; (viii) gene donors for crop improvement; (ix) use of crop wild relatives and underutilized species; and (x) global issues in crop wild relative conservation and use.