Genetics and genomics of cucurbitaceae. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Rebecca Grumet, Nurit Katzir, Jordi Garcia-Mas editors.
• Editors: Grumet, Rebecca; Katzir, Nurit; Garcia-Mas, Jordi
• Contents: Introduction.- Cultivation and uses of cucurbits.- Evolution and phylogeny of the cucurbits.- Genetic Resources of Melon.- Genetic resources of cucumber.- Genetic resources of watermelon.- Genetic resources of Cucurbita spp.- Genetic resources for minor cucurbit crops.- Genetic mapping of complex traits in cucurbits (populations, genetic maps and traits).- The melon genome.- The cucumber genome.- The watermelon genome.- Cucurbita genome(s).- The genome of minor cucurbit crops.- Comparative genomics of the Cucurbitaceae.- Organellar genomes of the cucurbits.- Databases and bioinformatics for cucurbit species.- Cucurbit mutants and tilling populations.- Genetic transformation of cucurbit species.- VIGS and functional analyses.- Phloem.- Grafting.- Floral sex expression.- Fruit growth and development.- Fruit quality.- Genomic/transcriptomic analysis.- Sugar and organic acids.- Aroma.- Color.- Fruit ripening.- Disease resistance.- Phytochemistry.- Abiotic stress.- Bridging classical and genomic approaches to cucurbit breeding.- Opportunities for genomic applications to cucurbit breeding.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (430 pages)
• Subjects: 583.65; Life sciences; Cucurbitaceae -- Genetics; Plant genomes; Plant genetics; Plant breeding; Plant physiology; Plant anatomy; Plant diseases; Science -- Life Sciences -- Botany; Plant reproduction & propagation; Plant physiology; Botany & plant sciences; Plant pathology & diseases
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319493329
• Related ISBNs: 9783319493305
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