Editors:
- The authors are renowned experts on the animal-associated microbes treated and have all contributed to the genome sequencing projects underpinning research activities of the selected organisms
- An invaluable work that will promote further genomic research and the development of novel methods of controlling pathogens that cause enormous economic loss
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Achievements and progress in genome mapping and the genomics of microbes supersede by far those for higher plants and animals, in part due to their enormous economic implication but also smaller genome size. In the post-genomic era, whole genome sequences of animal-associated microbes are providing clues to depicting the genetic basis of the complex host-pathogen relationships and the evolution of parasitism; and to improving methods of controlling pathogens.
This volume focuses on a globally important group of intracellular prokaryotic pathogens which affect livestock animals. These include Brucella, Mycobacterium, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia, as well as the protozoan pathogens Cryptosporidium and Theileria, for which genome sequence data is available. Insights from comparative genomics of the microbes described provide clues to the adaptation involved in host-microbe interactions, as well as resources potentially useful for application in future research and product development.
Editors and Affiliations
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Institute for Genome Sciences and Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
Vishvanath Nene
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Department of Genetics & Biochemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, USA
Chittaranjan Kole
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Genome Mapping and Genomics in Animal-Associated Microbes
Editors: Vishvanath Nene, Chittaranjan Kole
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74042-1
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-74040-7Published: 25 November 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-09336-4Published: 19 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-74042-1Published: 24 November 2008
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 237
Number of Illustrations: 40 b/w illustrations, 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Microbial Genetics and Genomics, Animal Physiology, Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science