The radish genome

This book summarizes the latest information and the status quo of radish genome studies to stimulate innovations and improvements in breeding techniques and to promote further advances in the field. Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a member of the Brassicaceae family and is cultivated worldwide. Its var...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Nishio, T., Kitashiba, Hiroyasu
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer, 2017.
SeriesCompendium of plant genomes.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319592534
9783319592527
ISSN2199-4781
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Economic and academic importance of radish
  • Speciation and diversification of radish
  • Genetic maps and whole genome sequences of radish
  • Gene annotation and database of the radish
  • Comparative analysis of the radish genome with Brassica genomes
  • DNA polymorphism and genetic diversity of Raphanus accessions
  • Cytoplasmic male sterility and mitochondrial genome variations in radish
  • Gene expression profiles during tuberous root development
  • MicroRNAs associated with tuberous root development
  • Genetic profile of glucosinolate biosynthesis
  • Genes for bolting and flowering
  • Molecular mapping of disease resistance genes
  • Polymorphism of self-incompatibility genes
  • The use of genome information for intergeneric hybridization breeding
  • F1 hybrid breeding using genome information.