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Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniques

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Edited by:

Narendra Tuteja, Renu Tuteja, ... Shabnam K. Saifi

Advancement in Crop Improvement Techniques

Book2020

 

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Narendra Tuteja, Renu Tuteja, ... Shabnam K. Saifi

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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

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    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

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    Chapter 3 - Tweaking microRNA-mediated gene regulation for crop improvement

    Sandeep Yadav, Shabari Sarkar Das, ... Ananda K. Sarkar

    Pages 45-66

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    Chapter 4 - Modern tools in improving rice production

    Neetu Verma and Alok Krishna Sinha

    Pages 67-75

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    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

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    Chapter 6 - Molecular aspects of seed priming as a means of progress in crop improvement

    Maraeva Gianella, Andrea Pagano, ... Alma Balestrazzi

    Pages 89-100

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    Chapter 7 - Plant histidine kinases: Targets for crop improvement

    Priyanka Gupta, Ramsong C. Nongpiur, ... Ashwani Pareek

    Pages 101-109

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    Chapter 8 - Recent efforts in developing high-yield, drought-tolerant rice varieties

    Nitika Sandhu, Shailesh Yadav and Arvind Kumar

    Pages 111-128

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    Chapter 9 - Advances in genomics and molecular breeding for legume improvement

    Abhishek Bohra, Reyazul Rouf Mir, ... Rajeev K. Varshney

    Pages 129-139

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    Chapter 10 - Advancements in plant disease control strategies

    Mamta Rani, Kriti Tyagi and Gopaljee Jha

    Pages 141-157

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    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

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    Chapter 12 - Targeted genome editing using CRISPR-Cas9: Applications in fruit quality and stress resilience

    Diana Pimentel and Ana Margarida Fortes

    Pages 199-207

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    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

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    Chapter 14 - The microbial symbionts: Potential for crop improvement in changing environments

    Ram Prasad, Sagar Chhabra, ... Narendra Tuteja

    Pages 233-240

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    Chapter 15 - Reactive oxygen species (ROS) management in engineered plants for abiotic stress tolerance

    Punam Kundu, Ritu Gill, ... Sarvajeet Singh Gill

    Pages 241-262

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    Chapter 16 - Metabolomics-assisted crop improvement

    Ruchi Agarrwal and Suresh Nair

    Pages 263-274

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    Chapter 17 - Improving medicinal crops through phytochemical perspective: Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

    Yashdeep Srivastava and Neelam S. Sangwan

    Pages 275-295

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    Chapter 18 - Approaches for conservation and improvement of Himalayan plant genetic resources

    Amit Chawla, Amit Kumar, ... Sanjay Kumar

    Pages 297-317

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    Chapter 19 - Molecular markers as tools to improve date palms

    Pushpa Kharb and Rakshita Singh

    Pages 319-327

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    Chapter 20 - Transgenic approach in crop improvement

    Nishat Passricha, Shabnam K. Saifi, ... Narendra Tuteja

    Pages 329-350

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    Chapter 21 - In planta transformation: A smart way of crop improvement

    Shabnam K. Saifi, Nishat Passricha, ... Narendra Tuteja

    Pages 351-362

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    Chapter 22 - Fiber crop, jute improvement by using genomics and genetic engineering

    Shuvobrata Majumder, Prosanta Saha, ... Swapan K. Datta

    Pages 363-383

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    Chapter 23 - Harnessing protein posttranslational modifications for plant improvement

    Jennylyn L. Trinidad, Isaiah Catalino M. Pabuayon and Ajay Kohli

    Pages 385-401

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    Index

    Pages 403-412

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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

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ISBN

978-0-12-818581-0

Language

English

Published

2020

Copyright

Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Woodhead Publishing

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Editors

Narendra Tuteja

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi

Renu Tuteja

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi

Nishat Passricha

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi

Shabnam K. Saifi

National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi