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Genetics and Genomics of Rice

  • One of the most in-depth studies of rice genetics and genomics
  • Covers special topics pertaining to the rice genome, including the documentation of tools and resources for functional analysis of the rice genome
  • Features numerous color illustrations and photographs
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models (PGG, volume 5)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. A Reference Rice Genome Sequence in the 10K Genome Era

    • Takeshi Itoh, Baltazar A. Antonio, Yoshihiro Kawahara, Tsuyoshi Tanaka, Hiroaki Sakai, Takashi Matsumoto et al.
    Pages 1-7
  3. The Wild Relative of Rice: Genomes and Genomics

    • Paul L. Sanchez, Rod A. Wing, Darshan S. Brar
    Pages 9-25
  4. Genome Mapping, Markers and QTLs

    • Bi Wu, Zhongmin Han, Yongzhong Xing
    Pages 35-54
  5. Transposable Element Dynamics in Rice and Its Wild Relatives

    • Ning Jiang, Olivier Panaud
    Pages 55-69
  6. Molecular Cytogenetics of Rice and Its Wild Relatives

    • Aiko Iwata, Dongying Gao, Nobuko Ohmido, Scott A. Jackson
    Pages 71-79
  7. Mutant Resources for Functional Analysis of the Rice Genome

    • Gaëtan Droc, Gynheung An, Changyin Wu, Yue-ie C. Hsing, Hirohiko Hirochika, Andy Pereira et al.
    Pages 81-115
  8. Transcriptome Profiling

    • Lei Li, Xing-Wang Deng
    Pages 117-127
  9. Epigenomics

    • Dao-Xiu Zhou, Yongfeng Hu, Yu Zhao
    Pages 129-143
  10. Noncoding Regulatory RNAs

    • Xianwei Song, Xiuying Liu, Xiaofeng Cao, Xiu-jie Wang
    Pages 145-160
  11. Disease Resistance

    • Hongjing Li, Shiping Wang
    Pages 161-175
  12. Insect Resistance

    • Guangcun He, Bo Du, Rongzhi Chen
    Pages 177-192
  13. Abiotic Stress Resistance

    • Lizhong Xiong
    Pages 193-215
  14. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Uptake and Utilization

    • Ping Wu, Guohua Xu, Xinming Lian
    Pages 217-226
  15. Yield

    • Mayuko Ikeda, Hidemi Kitano, Makoto Matsuoka
    Pages 227-235
  16. Grain Quality

    • Yanchun Yu, Rod A. Wing, Jiayang Li
    Pages 237-254
  17. Heterosis

    • Dan Zhu, Qifa Zhang
    Pages 255-268
  18. Flowering

    • Hiroyuki Tsuji, Ko Shimamoto
    Pages 269-278
  19. Panicle Development

    • Dabing Zhang, Zheng Yuan, Gynheung An, Ludovico Dreni, Jianping Hu, Martin M. Kater
    Pages 279-295

About this book

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the advances in genetics and genomics research on rice. The chapters feature the latest developments in rice research and cover such topics as the tools and resources for the functional analysis of rice genes, the identification of useful genes for rice improvement, the present understanding of rice development and biological processes, and the application of this present understanding towards rice improvement. The volume also features a perspective on synthesis and prospects, laying the groundwork for future advances in rice genetics and genomics.

Written by authorities in the field, Genetics and Genomics of Rice will serve as an invaluable reference for rice researchers for years to come.

Editors and Affiliations

  • of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University National Key Laboratory, Wuhan, China, People's Republic

    Qifa Zhang

  • The School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona Arizona Genomics Institute, Tucson, USA

    Rod A. Wing

About the editors

Qifa Zhang, PhD
Huazhong Agricultural University, National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Wuhan, China

Rod A. Wing, PhD
University of Arizona, Arizona Genomics Institute, The School of Plant Sciences, Tucson, AZ, USA

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eBook USD 129.00
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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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