Introduction to the range of molecular techniques to investigate unique aspects of plant growth, development, and responses to the environment.

Plant Genomics introduces the complex relationship between the genome, microbiome, genes, and epigenetics of plants, as well as the various molecular techniques applicable to exploring these unique features. Cutting-edge science in the field is discussed, along with future perspectives on what the next decade is likely to bring.

This book includes new techniques for modifying the plant genome and their impact on combating biotic and abiotic stresses, including those related to climate change. It covers emerging technologies such as long and short read sequencing and proximity ligation, and how these technologies can be combined to assemble sequence data into chromosomes. Furthermore, there is a new chapter on the sequences of chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes, and a dedicated chapter on epigenetics and its importance in gene regulation.

Written by a highly qualified author with significant published research contributions to the field, Plant Genomics includes information on:

• Structure and information content of chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes and their use in phylogeny.
• Use of transcriptomes from various tissues to identify expressed sequences and their identification as genes.
• Function of small regulatory RNAs and long non-coding RNAs and the role of small RNAs in gene expression regulation.
• Epigenetic silencing of transposable elements and their activation by stress, along with cross-generational contributions of epigenetic variation.
• Use of the pan-genome to assemble a comprehensive germplasm for a specific crop species.

Plant Genomics is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on plant biology, especially those focusing on molecular aspects, and serves as a helpful supplementary text for plant biology laboratory courses.

Author: Christopher A. Cullis

Language: ENGLISH

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 234X160X20

Year of publication: 2025