Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Cucurbits

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Cucurbits
Author: Yi-Hong Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2011-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1439888078

The last two decades has been the most exciting period in cucurbit genetic, genomic, and breeding research especially for cucumber, melon, and watermelon. In addition, cucumber became the first cucurbit to be sequenced, after other field crops such as rice, sorghum, soybean, and maize. In thirteen chapters by 34 internationally renowned scientists,

Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae

Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae
Author: Rebecca Grumet
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2017-10-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319493329

This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge of the genetics and genomics of the agriculturally important Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes crops such as watermelon, melon, cucumber, summer and winter squashes, pumpkins, and gourds. Recent years have resulted in tremendous increases in our knowledge of these species due to large scale genomic and transcriptomic studies and production of draft genomes for the four major species, Citrullus lanatus, Cucumis melo, Cucumis sativus, and Cucurbita spp. This text examines genetic resources and structural and functional genomics for each species group and across species groups. In addition, it explores genomic-informed understanding and commonalities in cucurbit biology with respect to vegetative growth, floral development and sex expression, fruit growth and development, and important fruit quality traits.

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Peppers and Eggplants

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Peppers and Eggplants
Author: Byoung-Cheorl Kang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2013-01-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466577452

Peppers and eggplants are two leading vegetable crops produced and consumed worldwide. To facilitate the breeding for agronomical traits such as disease resistance and quality, diverse molecular genetic studies have been carried out. Recent achievements on pepper genome sequencing and trait-linked marker development have enabled the cloning of genes involved in useful traits. This book explores the agronomical and evolutionary characteristics of peppers and eggplants and the results of molecular genetic studies. Topics include molecular linkage maps and candidate gene approaches in capsicum and the structure of the pepper genome.

Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding of Tomato

Genetics, Genomics, and Breeding of Tomato
Author: Barbara E. Liedl
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2013-01-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1578088046

This volume covers the advances in the study of tomato diversity and taxonomy. It examines the mapping of simple and complex traits, classical genetics and breeding, association studies, molecular breeding, positional cloning, and structural and comparative genomics. The contributors also discuss transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics. The information in this book will be useful to researchers working on other Solanaceaous crops as well as those interested in using the tomato as a model crop species.

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Cucurbits

Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Cucurbits
Author: Yi-Hong Wang
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2011-11-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 157808766X

The last two decades has been the most exciting period in cucurbit genetic, genomic, and breeding research especially for cucumber, melon, and watermelon. In addition, cucumber became the first cucurbit to be sequenced, after other field crops such as rice, sorghum, soybean, and maize. In thirteen chapters by 34 internationally renowned scientists, this book provides an in-depth review of the state of the art of genetic and genomic research conducted in cucurbits. It will be an essential resource for cucurbit researchers as well as scientists working in other crops.

The Cucumber Genome

The Cucumber Genome
Author: Sudhakar Pandey
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-12-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9783030886493

This edited book presents the latest research on cucumber, its genetic resources and diversity, tissue culture and genetic transformation, mapping of economic genes and QTLs, whole genome sequencing, comparative genomics, and breeding strategies. The mechanism of sex expression, interspecific hybridization, and cell biology are also described. The book discusses the genome draft of cucumber and the application of genome editing. This book is useful to the students, teachers and scientists in academia and relevant private companies interested in horticulture, genetics, breeding, and related areas.

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 44

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 44
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-11-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119716950

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.

Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops

Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops
Author: Gyana Ranjan Rout
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2018-01-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128104406

Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops provides key insights into commercialized crops, their improved productivity, disease and pest resistance, and enhanced nutritional or medicinal benefits. It includes insights into key technologies, such as marker traits identification and genetic traits transfer for increased productivity, examining the latest transgenic advances in a variety of crops and providing foundational information that can be applied to new areas of study. As modern biotechnology has helped to increase crop productivity by introducing novel gene(s) with high quality disease resistance and increased drought tolerance, this is an ideal resource for researchers and industry professionals. - Provides examples of current technologies and methodologies, addressing abiotic and biotic stresses, pest resistance and yield improvement - Presents protocols on plant genetic engineering in a variety of wide-use crops - Includes biosafety rule regulation of genetically modified crops in the USA and third world countries

Handbook of Cucurbits

Handbook of Cucurbits
Author: Mohammad Pessarakli
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2016-02-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482234599

The Handbook of Cucurbits: Growth, Cultural Practices, and Physiology contains information on cultural practices, nutrition, and physiological processes of cucurbits under both normal and stressful conditions. It presents the history and importance of cucurbit crop production as well as exhaustive information on growth responses of cucurbits to var

Cucurbits, 2nd Edition

Cucurbits, 2nd Edition
Author: Todd C. Wehner
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2020-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1786392917

Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons. These crops are grown worldwide and represent one of the largest and most important groups of horticultural food plants. This second edition of Cucurbits provides up-to-date, succinct and authoritative knowledge on this variety of crops and reflects on significant advances in the areas of production, breeding and evolution.