Biotechnologies of crop improvement. Transgenic approaches / Volume 2, ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Transgenic approaches
• Further Information: Note: Satabir Singh Gosal, Shabir Hussain Wani, editors.
• Editors: Gosal, S. S; Wani, Shabir Hussain
• Contents: Intro; Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Plant Genetic Transformation andTransgenic Crops: Methods andApplications; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Making Transgenic Plants; 1.2.1 Gene Transfer Methods inPlants; 1.2.2 Characterization ofPutative Transgenic Plants; 1.2.2.1 Phenotypic Assay; 1.2.2.2 Enzyme Assays; 1.2.2.3 PCR Analysis; 1.2.2.4 Southern Blot Analysis; 1.2.2.5 Western Blot Analysis; 1.2.2.6 Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies; 1.2.2.7 Progeny Analysis; 1.2.2.8 Bioassay; 1.3 Engineering Crops forAgronomic Traits. 1.3.1 Development ofInsect-Resistant Plants1.3.1.1 Introduction ofBacterial Gene(s); 1.3.1.2 Introduction ofPlant Gene(s) forInsecticidal Proteins; 1.3.2 Development ofDisease-Resistant Plants; 1.3.2.1 Virus Resistance; Coat Protein-Mediated Resistance (CP-MR); Satellite RNA-Mediated Resistance; Antisense-Mediated Protection; Development ofResistance Using CRISPR/Cas9 Technology; 1.3.2.2 Fungal Resistance; Antifungal Protein-Mediated Resistance; Antifungal Compound-Mediated Resistance; 1.3.2.3 Bacterial Resistance; 1.3.3 Development ofHerbicide-Resistant Plants. 1.3.3.1 Transfer ofGene Whose Enzyme Product Detoxifies theHerbicide (Detoxification)1.3.3.2 Transfer ofGene Whose Enzyme Product Becomes Insensitive toHerbicide (Target Modification); 1.3.4 Development ofPlants Resistant toVarious Abiotic Stresses; 1.3.5 Development ofMale Sterile andRestorer Lines forHybrid Seed Production; 1.3.6 Improvement inNutritional Quality andMolecular Farming/Pharming; 1.3.7 Biosafety Concerns ofTransgenic Plants; References. Chapter 2: Virus Induced Gene Silencing Approach: APotential Functional Genomics Tool forRapid Validation ofFunction ofGenes Associated withAbiotic Stress Tolerance inCrop Plants2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Application ofVIGS Technology toStudy Function ofGenes Responsive toVarious Abiotic Stresses; 2.2.1 Drought, Salinity, andOsmotic Stress Tolerance; 2.3 Advantages ofUsing VIGS toStudy Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanisms inCrop Plants; 2.4 Limitations ofVIGS inStudying Abiotic Stress Tolerance Mechanisms andPossible Approaches toOvercome theLimitations. 2.5 Conclusion andFuture PerspectivesReferences; Chapter 3: RNA Interference: APromising Approach forCrop Improvement; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 RNA Interference (RNAi): siRNAs andmiRNAs; 3.3 RNAi forCrop Improvement; 3.3.1 Biotic Stress Resistance; 3.3.2 Abiotic Stress Tolerance; 3.3.3 Increasing Nutritional Value; 3.3.4 Increase inShelf Life ofFruits; 3.3.5 Production ofSeedless Fruits; 3.3.6 Modification ofFlower Color; 3.3.7 Development ofMale Sterile Lines; 3.3.8 Production ofSecondary Metabolites; 3.3.9 Removal ofAllergens fromFood Crops; 3.3.10 Change inPlant Architecture.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 631.5/233; Life sciences; Plant biotechnology; Plant cells and tissues; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General; Plant biotechnology; Plant cells and tissues; Science -- Life Sciences -- Genetics & Genomics; Science -- Life Sciences -- Botany; Genetic engineering; Agricultural science; Botany & plant sciences; Plant breeding; Genetic engineering; Agriculture; Plant genetics; Plant reproduction & propagation; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319906508; 3319906496; 9783319906492
• Related ISBNs: 331990650X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 28, 2018).
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