The Alfalfa Genome

This book is the first comprehensive compilation of deliberations on whole genome sequencing of the diploid and tetraploid alfalfa genomes including sequence assembly, gene annotation, and comparative genomics with the model legume genome, functional genomics, and genomics of important agronomic cha...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Yu, Long-Xi (Editor), Kole, Chittaranjan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
Series:Compendium of Plant Genomes
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Economic Importance, Practical Limitations to Production, Management and Breeding Targets of Alfalfa
  • Chapter 2. Factors Influencing Yield and Quality
  • Chapter 3. The Origin, Evolution and Genetic Diversity of Alfalfa
  • Chapter 4. Germplasm Collection, Genetic Resources and Gene Pools in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 5. Biotechnology Advances in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 6. Sequencing, Assembly and Annotation of the Alfalfa Genome
  • Chapter 7. Transcription Factors in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.): Genome-Wide Identification and a Web Resource Center AlfalfaTFDB
  • Chapter 8. Genomics of Forage Quality in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 9. Physiological, Morphological, Biochemical, and Genetic Responses of Alfalfa to Salinity
  • Chapter 10. Developing SNPs and Strategies for Genomic Analysis in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 11. Genomics Resources for Breeding in Alfalfa: Availability, Utility, and Adoption
  • Chapter 12. Genomic Selection for Higher Yield and Quality in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 13. Identification and Characterization of Disease Resistance Genes in Alfalfa and Medicago truncatula for Breeding Improved Cultivars
  • Chapter 14. Genetic and Genomic Assessments for Improving Drought Resilience in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 15. Self-Incompatibility, Inbreeding Depression, and Potential to Develop Inbred Lines in Alfalfa
  • Chapter 16. Targeted Mutagenesis of Alfalfa