Overview

Advances in molecular and cell biology have led to the development of a range of techniques for manipulating genomes, collectively termed ""biotechnology"". Although much of the focus in the plant sciences has been on the direct manipulation of plant genomes, biotechnology has also catalyzed a renewed emphasis on the importance of biological and genetic diversity and its conservation. The methods of biotechnology now permit a more rapid and deeper understanding of both species and genetic diversity in plants, the mechanisms by which that variation is generated in nature, and the significance of that variation in the adapation of plants to their environment. They allow the development of rapid methods for screening germplasm for specific characters, including the presence of disease-causing organisms, and they promote more effective conservation strategies by defining the extent of genetic diversity. Tissue-cultured techniques are available for conserving germplasm that cannot be maintained by more traditional methods. The information stemming from these technologies is increasingly underpinned by sophisticated informatics systems which enable information on plant genetics and molecular biology to be cross-related to systematic, ecological and other data through international networks. This book illustrates the application of these technologies in the various areas of plant genetic resources work and to evaluate their actual or potential impact. The book is not intended to be a manual of techniques although developing methodologies are outlined as appropriate.

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Author:   J. Callow (School of Biological Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK) ,  Brian Ford-Lloyd (University of Birmingham, UK) ,  H. Newbury (School of Biological Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK) ,  Brian Ford-Lloyd (University of Birmingham, UK)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Volume:   No. 19
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9780851991429

ISBN 10:   0851991424
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 July 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: An Overview J A Callow, B V Ford-Lloyd and H J Newbury 2: Use of molecular marker techniques for description of plant genetic variation A L Westman and S Kresovich 3: Genetic diversity - population structure and conservation M D Hayward and N R Sackville Hamilton 4: Genenomic relationships, conserved synteny and wide-hybrids D A Laurie, G J Bryan and J W Snape 5: Molecular markers and the management of genetic resources in seed genebanks: a case study of rice B V Ford-Lloyd, M T Jackson and H J Newbury 6: In vitro conservation methods F Engelmenn 7: Conservation of DNA: DNA banking R P Adams 8: Genetic resources and plant breeding M J Kearsey 9: Gene identification, isolation and transfer I D Godwin 10: Importance of biotechnology for germplasm health and quarantine H Barker and L Torrance 11: Biodiversity for bioindustries G Tamayo, W F Naider and A Sittenfeld 12: Internet resources for the biologist M L Anderson and S W Cartinhour

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<br> Explores a number ways that of techniques for [sic] that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News<br>

Explores a number ways that of techniques for [sic] that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News<br>

Explores a number ways that of techniques for Ysic that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News Explores a number ways that of techniques for [sic] that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News Explores a number ways that of techniques for [sic] that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News Explores a number ways that of techniques for [sic] that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News Explores a number ways that of techniques for [sic] that have been developed for manipulating genomes can be applied in assessing, conserving, and using plant genetic variation. The topics include population structure and conservation, rice as a case study of molecular markers and managing genetic resources in seed gene banks, DNA banking, plant breeding, germplasm health and quarantine, biodiversity for bio- industries, and internet resources. Addressed to scientists in biodiversity and germplasm conservation, crop improvement, museums and herbaria, genetics, taxonomy, molecular biology, and ecology. --SciTech Book News

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Brian V. Ford-Lloyd is at the University of Birmingham, UK.

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