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Chapter 1 - Combination of DNA markers and eQTL information for introgression of multiple salt-tolerance traits in rice
Zeba I. Seraj, Sabrina M. Elias, ... Tabassum R. Sunfi
Pages 1-22 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 2 - The scope of transformation and genome editing for quantitative trait improvements in rice
Zeba I. Seraj, Mohammad Umer Sharif Shohan, ... Narendra Tuteja
Pages 23-43 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 3 - Tweaking microRNA-mediated gene regulation for crop improvement
Sandeep Yadav, Shabari Sarkar Das, ... Ananda K. Sarkar
Pages 45-66 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 4 - Modern tools in improving rice production
Neetu Verma and Alok Krishna Sinha
Pages 67-75 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 5 - Genome editing in the context of seed research: How these novel biotechnology tools can change the future face of agricultural crop development
Chiara Forti, Carla Gualtieri, ... Anca Macovei
Pages 77-88 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 6 - Molecular aspects of seed priming as a means of progress in crop improvement
Maraeva Gianella, Andrea Pagano, ... Alma Balestrazzi
Pages 89-100 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 7 - Plant histidine kinases: Targets for crop improvement
Priyanka Gupta, Ramsong C. Nongpiur, ... Ashwani Pareek
Pages 101-109 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 8 - Recent efforts in developing high-yield, drought-tolerant rice varieties
Nitika Sandhu, Shailesh Yadav and Arvind Kumar
Pages 111-128 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 9 - Advances in genomics and molecular breeding for legume improvement
Abhishek Bohra, Reyazul Rouf Mir, ... Rajeev K. Varshney
Pages 129-139 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 10 - Advancements in plant disease control strategies
Mamta Rani, Kriti Tyagi and Gopaljee Jha
Pages 141-157 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 11 - How Crisp is CRISPR? CRISPR-Cas-mediated crop improvement with special focus on nutritional traits
Tanushri Kaul, Sonia Khan Sony, ... Rashmi Kaul
Pages 159-197 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 12 - Targeted genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9: Applications in fruit quality and stress resilience
Diana Pimentel and Ana Margarida Fortes
Pages 199-207 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 13 - Systems biology of crop improvement: Drought tolerance as a model to integrate molecular biology, physiology, and breeding
Isaiah Catalino M. Pabuayon, Jennylyn L. Trinidad, ... Ajay Kohli
Pages 209-231 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 14 - The microbial symbionts: Potential for crop improvement in changing environments
Ram Prasad, Sagar Chhabra, ... Narendra Tuteja
Pages 233-240 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 15 - Reactive oxygen species (ROS) management in engineered plants for abiotic stress tolerance
Punam Kundu, Ritu Gill, ... Sarvajeet Singh Gill
Pages 241-262 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 16 - Metabolomics-assisted crop improvement
Ruchi Agarrwal and Suresh Nair
Pages 263-274 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 17 - Improving medicinal crops through phytochemical perspective: Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)
Yashdeep Srivastava and Neelam S. Sangwan
Pages 275-295 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 18 - Approaches for conservation and improvement of Himalayan plant genetic resources
Amit Chawla, Amit Kumar, ... Sanjay Kumar
Pages 297-317 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 19 - Molecular markers as tools to improve date palms
Pushpa Kharb and Rakshita Singh
Pages 319-327 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 20 - Transgenic approach in crop improvement
Nishat Passricha, Shabnam K. Saifi, ... Narendra Tuteja
Pages 329-350 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 21 - In planta transformation: A smart way of crop improvement
Shabnam K. Saifi, Nishat Passricha, ... Narendra Tuteja
Pages 351-362 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 22 - Fiber crop, jute improvement by using genomics and genetic engineering
Shuvobrata Majumder, Prosanta Saha, ... Swapan K. Datta
Pages 363-383 - Book chapterAbstract only
Chapter 23 - Harnessing protein posttranslational modifications for plant improvement
Jennylyn L. Trinidad, Isaiah Catalino M. Pabuayon and Ajay Kohli
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Index
Pages 403-412
About the book
Description
Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniques presents updates on biotechnology and molecular biological approaches which have contributed significantly to crop improvement. The book discusses the emerging importance of bioinformatics in analyzing the vast resources of information regarding crop improvement and its practical application and utilization. Throughout this comprehensive resource, emphasis is placed on various techniques used to improve agricultural crops, providing a common platform for the utility of these techniques and their combinations. Written by an international team of contributors, this book provides an in-depth analysis of existing tools and a framework for new research.
Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniques presents updates on biotechnology and molecular biological approaches which have contributed significantly to crop improvement. The book discusses the emerging importance of bioinformatics in analyzing the vast resources of information regarding crop improvement and its practical application and utilization. Throughout this comprehensive resource, emphasis is placed on various techniques used to improve agricultural crops, providing a common platform for the utility of these techniques and their combinations. Written by an international team of contributors, this book provides an in-depth analysis of existing tools and a framework for new research.
Key Features
- Reviews techniques used for crop improvement, from selection and crossing over, to microorganismal approaches
- Explores the role of conventional biotechnology in crop improvement
- Summarizes the combined approaches of cytogenetics and biotechnology for crop improvement, including the importance of molecular techniques in this process
- Focuses on the emerging role of bioinformatics for crop improvement
- Reviews techniques used for crop improvement, from selection and crossing over, to microorganismal approaches
- Explores the role of conventional biotechnology in crop improvement
- Summarizes the combined approaches of cytogenetics and biotechnology for crop improvement, including the importance of molecular techniques in this process
- Focuses on the emerging role of bioinformatics for crop improvement
Details
ISBN
978-0-12-818581-0
Language
English
Published
2020
Copyright
Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Woodhead Publishing