The Conifers: Genomes, Variation and Evolution

This Book provides the first comprehensive volume on conifers detailing their genomes, variations, and evolution. The book begins with general information about conifers such as taxonomy, geography, reproduction, life history, and social and economic importance. Then topics discussed include the ful...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Neale, David B., Wheeler, Nicholas C. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. The Conifers
  • 2. Genomes: Classical Era
  • 3. Gene and Genome Sequencing in Conifers: Modern Era
  • 4. Noncoding and Repetitive DNA
  • 5. Gene Structure and Gene Families
  • 6. Gene Expression and the Transcriptome
  • 7. Proteomics and Metabolomics
  • 8. Phenotypic Variation in Natural Populations
  • 9. Neutral Genetic Variation
  • 10. Adaptive Genetic Variation
  • 11. Quantitative Trait Dissection
  • 12. Landscape Genomics
  • 13. Conservation Genetics
  • 14. Forest Health
  • 15. Hybridization and Introgression
  • 16. Paleobotany, Taxonomic Classification, and Phylogenetics
  • 17. Comparative Genomics
  • 18. Historical Perspective and Future Directions in Forest Genetics and Genomics