The Coconut Genome
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-76648-1 (ISBN)
This book serves as the first comprehensive compilation describing the breeding strategies and genetics and genomics of the coconut palm. It describes gene evolution of economically important traits such as oil biosynthesis, aroma and fragrance, disease-resistant genes and small RNAs-mediated gene regulation of coconut. Application of "omics" approaches in palms and the prospects of genome editing technologies in coconut are also discussed. The author list includes pioneers and experts in the field of coconut genomics.
The book appeals to postgraduate students, researchers and industry players in the field of plantation crops in general and coconut in particular.
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Dr. M.K. Rajesh has received his B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Biotechnology) and Ph.D. (Biotechnology) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. He joined as Scientist at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod, Kerala, in 1998. Presently, he is serving as Principal Scientist (Biotechnology) in the Division of Crop Improvement, ICAR-CPCRI. He has over 20 years of experience in the molecular characterization of coconut, cocoa and arecanut germplasm, use of molecular markers for hybrid authentication in coconut and arecanut, in vitro culture and in vitro conservation of coconut and gene expression studies in coconut with respect to somatic embryogenesis and host-pathogen interactions. He has published more than 100 research papers in journals of national and international repute, written over 20 chapters and edited five books. He is also serving as Editor for the Journal of Plantation Crops and the International Journal of Innovative Horticulture. His current area of research includes genome and transcriptome analyses in coconut, mainly towards deciphering gibberellic acid and oil biosynthesis pathways and in vitro recalcitrance.
Dr. S.V. Ramesh is serving as Scientist (Biotechnology) at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod, Kerala. He has obtained his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Plant Biochemistry. His research interests include molecular biology of small non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) during biotic and abiotic stresses of crop plants. He has substantially contributed in understanding the genomics of viruses infecting economically important crops, and his contributions have been very crucial for plant breeders in the pursuit to develop resistant soybean cultivars. Ramesh is a recipient of DBT-CTEP Travel Award (2013), DBT-CREST Fellowship-Washington State University, USA (2013-14), and Young Plant Biotechnologist Award by AABS (2015). He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, including lead articles, in journals of national and international repute.
Dr. Lalith Perera is serving at the Coconut Research Institute, Sri Lanka, as Deputy Director (Research) since 2017. Dr. Lalith Perera has earned his Ph.D. (Molecular Biology) from University of Dundee, UK, (1999) and gained postdoctoral research experience at the University of Adelaide, Australia (2010). Dr. Perera has a vast research experience in the field of coconut genomics and molecular biology leading to publications in very high impact factor and reputed international journals. He has managed research projects funded by International organizations such as Asian Development Bank (ADB), Coconut Genetic Resources Network (COGENT) and International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden, etc. He is a recipient of Presidential Research Awards, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2009, National Research Council of Sri Lanka (NRC) and Presidential Secretariat, Sri Lanka, Visiting Scientist Fellowship from Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the University of Adelaide, Australia (2002), and the prestigious and highly competitive 'Endeavour Research Fellowship 2010', awarded by the Government of Australia, etc. Besides research articles, he has authored innumerable chapters, books, technical manuals, advisory reports, acts, policy documents, shaping national scientific programmes, etc. He has organized and conducted many international workshops and conferences for the advancement of coconut research.
Prof. Chittaranjan Kole is an internationally reputed scientist with an illustrious professional career of spanning over thirty-six years and original contributions in the fields of plant genomics, biotechnology, and molecular breeding leading to the publication of more than 160 quality research articles and reviews. He has edited over 130 books for the leading
Chapter 1. World Economic Importance.- Chapter 2. Botanical Study and Cytology.- Chapter 3. Germplasm Resources: Diversity and Conservation.- Chapter 4. Breeding Strategies.- Chapter 5. Characterization of Genetic Diversity Using Molecular Markers.- Chapter 6. Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) and Association Mapping for Major Agronomic Traits.- Chapter 7. Palms in an 'OMICS' Era.- Chapter 8. Genome Sequencing, Transcriptomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics.- Chapter 9. Mitochondrial and Chloroplast Genomes.- Chapter 10. Endosperm Oil Biosynthesis: A Case Study for Trait Related Gene Evolution in Coconut.- Chapter 11. Aroma and Fragrance: A Case Study for Trait-Related Gene Evolution in Coconut.- Chapter 12. Resistance Gene Candidates (RGCs) in Coconut Palm: A Molecular Platform for the Genetic Improvement of Resistance to Pathogens.- Chapter 13. Epigenetics of Coconut Endosperm Development.- Chapter 14. Genome Editing: Prospects and Challenges.- Chapter 15. Coconut: The Tree Of Life- Endless Possibilities.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 18.09.2021 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Compendium of Plant Genomes |
| Zusatzinfo | XXIV, 207 p. 64 illus., 61 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 625 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Botanik |
| Schlagworte | Coconut Oil Biosynthesis • Cocos nucifera L. • genetic resources • Molecular Breeding • Plantation Crop • Resistance genes |
| ISBN-10 | 3-030-76648-9 / 3030766489 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-030-76648-1 / 9783030766481 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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