Overview
- Presents essential information on why citrus species are among the most important fruit crops in subtropical and Mediterranean areas
- Defines several goals of primary importance for the citrus industry, and which can benefit from the use of genomic tools
- Offers readers novel insights regarding the application of genomic data in citrus genetics and breeding
Part of the book series: Compendium of Plant Genomes (CPG)
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The first chapters discuss citrus origin and distribution, and the economic importance and varietal composition of the cultivated species, providing an overview of citrus and related genera genetic resources. The book then describes the role of traditional breeding techniques (for scion and rootstocks) as well as the potential of genomic breeding and innovative protocols for biotechnological approaches. The second part provides essential information on the genus Citrus, the attributes of pure citrus species, genetic admixtures, hybrids and citrus relatives, and on the horticultural classification of cultivated species, varieties and rootstocks. The third part then focuses on the different molecular mechanisms, covering various aspects of citrus biology, including the role of beneficial compounds of citrus fruits. In addition, it examines the molecular responses of citrus to abiotic stresses and to field and post-harvest diseases.
Providing insights gained in recent years, it is a valuable guide for those who are interested in gene discovery, comparative genomics, molecular breeding and new breeding techniques. It is particularly useful for scientists, breeders and students at universities and public sector institutes involved in research for the citrus industry.
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Book Title: The Citrus Genome
Editors: Alessandra Gentile, Stefano La Malfa, Ziniu Deng
Series Title: Compendium of Plant Genomes
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15308-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10799-4Published: 19 March 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-15308-3Published: 18 March 2020
Series ISSN: 2199-4781
Series E-ISSN: 2199-479X
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 294
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 28 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plant Genetics and Genomics, Plant Breeding/Biotechnology, Agriculture