Ebook: Genetics and Genomics of Rice

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the advances in genetics and genomics research on rice. The chapters feature the latest developments in rice research and cover such topics as the tools and resources for the functional analysis of rice genes, the identification of useful genes for rice improvement, the present understanding of rice development and biological processes, and the application of this present understanding towards rice improvement. The volume also features a perspective on synthesis and prospects, laying the groundwork for future advances in rice genetics and genomics.

Written by authorities in the field, Genetics and Genomics of Rice will serve as an invaluable reference for rice researchers for years to come.

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This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the advances in genetics and genomics research on rice. The chapters feature the latest developments in rice research and cover such topics as the tools and resources for the functional analysis of rice genes, the identification of useful genes for rice improvement, the present understanding of rice development and biological processes, and the application of this present understanding towards rice improvement. The volume also features a perspective on synthesis and prospects, laying the groundwork for future advances in rice genetics and genomics.

Written by authorities in the field, Genetics and Genomics of Rice will serve as an invaluable reference for rice researchers for years to come.

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This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the advances in genetics and genomics research on rice. The chapters feature the latest developments in rice research and cover such topics as the tools and resources for the functional analysis of rice genes, the identification of useful genes for rice improvement, the present understanding of rice development and biological processes, and the application of this present understanding towards rice improvement. The volume also features a perspective on synthesis and prospects, laying the groundwork for future advances in rice genetics and genomics.

Written by authorities in the field, Genetics and Genomics of Rice will serve as an invaluable reference for rice researchers for years to come.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xv
A Reference Rice Genome Sequence in the 10K Genome Era....Pages 1-7
The Wild Relative of Rice: Genomes and Genomics....Pages 9-25
Natural Variation and Sequencing-Based Genetics Studies....Pages 27-34
Genome Mapping, Markers and QTLs....Pages 35-54
Transposable Element Dynamics in Rice and Its Wild Relatives....Pages 55-69
Molecular Cytogenetics of Rice and Its Wild Relatives....Pages 71-79
Mutant Resources for Functional Analysis of the Rice Genome....Pages 81-115
Transcriptome Profiling....Pages 117-127
Epigenomics....Pages 129-143
Noncoding Regulatory RNAs....Pages 145-160
Disease Resistance....Pages 161-175
Insect Resistance....Pages 177-192
Abiotic Stress Resistance....Pages 193-215
Nitrogen and Phosphorus Uptake and Utilization....Pages 217-226
Yield....Pages 227-235
Grain Quality....Pages 237-254
Heterosis....Pages 255-268
Flowering....Pages 269-278
Panicle Development....Pages 279-295
Root Development....Pages 297-316
Reproductive Isolation Between indica and japonica Subspecies....Pages 317-328
Genomics-Based Breeding Technology....Pages 329-348
Utilization of Exotic Germplasm....Pages 349-361
Transformation and Transgenic Breeding....Pages 363-386
Back Matter....Pages 387-402