The Ocimum Genome

This book provides an overview of the Ocimum genus from its genetic diversity to genome sequences, metabolites and their therapeutic utilities. Tulasi, Ocimum tenuiflorum, as a member of the family Lamiaceae, is a sacred plant in India. The plants of this genus Ocimum are collectively referred to as...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Shasany, Ajit Kumar (Editor), Kole, Chittaranjan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Compendium of Plant Genomes
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Genetics of Ocimum
  • Systematic position, phylogeny and taxonomic revision of Ocimum
  • Genetic manipulation through Mendelian plant breeding and development of genetically improved high yielding varieties of better quality in Ocimum
  • Ocimum spp: A longevity elixir
  • Triterpene functional genomics in Ocimum
  • Genomic resources of Ocimum
  • Evolutionary Analysis of few protein superfamilies in Ocimum tenuiflorum
  • Holy basil genome sequencing- A futuristic therapeutic mine
  • Future prospects