Molecular Markers in Plants surveys an array of technologies used in the molecular analysis of plants. The role molecular markers play in plant improvement has grown significantly as DNA sequencing and high-throughput technologies have matured. This timely review of technologies and techniques will provide readers with a useful resource on the latest molecular technologies.
Molecular Markers in Plants not only reviews past achievements, but also catalogs recent advances and looks forward towards the future application of molecular technologies in plant improvement. Opening chapters look at the development of molecular technologies. Subsequent chapters look at a wide range of applications for the use of these advances in fields as diverse as plant breeding, production, biosecurity, and conservation. The final chapters look forward toward future developments in the field.
Looking broadly at the field of molecular technologies, Molecular Markers in Plants will be an essential addition to the library of every researcher, institution, and company working in the field of plant improvement.
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The use of molecular technologies has increased rapidly in recent years in the study, improvement, and conservation of plants and crops. Molecular analysis has unlocked many secrets of plant development and the applications of these new findings holds great promise for meeting the food, fuel, and conservation needs of future generations. Molecular Markers in Plants reviews past technologies and techniques as well as explores the future potential these advances will have on the plant and crop science communities.
Molecular Markers in Plants opens with foundational chapters that review the development and evolution of molecular breakthroughs in early marker technologies through to whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing. The focus then shifts to application of these technologies with chapters looking at the application of molecular markers in plant improvement, conservation, and biosecurity efforts. The final chapter looks forward to future prospects for the use of molecular markers in plants.
Providing a timely synthesis of key advances in this dynamic field, Molecular Markers in Plants brings together the work of a globally renowned team of researchers. This indispensable volume will be an essential resource for anyone working in the molecular crop and plant sciences.
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The use of molecular technologies has increased rapidly in recent years in the study, improvement, and conservation of plants and crops. Molecular analysis has unlocked many secrets of plant development and the applications of these new findings holds great promise for meeting the food, fuel, and conservation needs of future generations. Molecular Markers in Plants reviews past technologies and techniques as well as explores the future potential these advances will have on the plant and crop science communities.
Molecular Markers in Plants opens with foundational chapters that review the development and evolution of molecular breakthroughs in early marker technologies through to whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing. The focus then shifts to application of these technologies with chapters looking at the application of molecular markers in plant improvement, conservation, and biosecurity efforts. The final chapter looks forward to future prospects for the use of molecular markers in plants.
Providing a timely synthesis of key advances in this dynamic field, Molecular Markers in Plants brings together the work of a globally renowned team of researchers. This indispensable volume will be an essential resource for anyone working in the molecular crop and plant sciences.
About the Author
Robert J. Henry is Professor of Innovation in Agriculture at the University of Queensland and Director of the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation.
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