Genomics-Assisted Crop Improvement
Author | : R.K. Varshney |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2007-12-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781402062957 |
ISBN-13 | : 1402062958 |
Rating | : 4/5 (958 Downloads) |
Download or read book Genomics-Assisted Crop Improvement written by R.K. Varshney and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-12 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superb volume provides a critical assessment of genomics tools and approaches for crop breeding. Volume 1 presents the status and availability of genomic resources and platforms, and also devises strategies and approaches for effectively exploiting genomics research. Volume 2 goes into detail on a number of case studies of several important crop and plant species that summarize both the achievements and limitations of genomics research for crop improvement.