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A practical guide that covers both in situ and ex situ techniques for plant diversity conservation The conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources is of increasing importance globally. Plant Conservation Genetics addresses this issue by providing an extensive overview of this emerging area of science, exploring various practical strategies and the latest technology for conservation of plant biodiversity. Leading specialists and experts discuss topics ranging from the science's foundations through every aspect of plant conservation genetics. This informative text includes several ex situ (outside of natural habitat) and in situ (inside of natural habitat) techniques for plant conservation useful for researchers, educators, and students. Plant Conservation Genetics first reviews the importance, opportunities, and numerous advantages of this type of conservation, then explores various effective ex situ (for specific species) and in situ (for certain species on up to full ecosystems and habitats) techniques for conservation. Essential detailed information is presented on collection strategies, botanic gardens, DNA banks, biodiversity management, and genetic resources in seedbanks. Each specialist reveals his or her personal experience of working in the field, allowing direct experience to illustrate and provide expert perspective on the key issues of plant conservation. The book is carefully referenced and includes tables and figures to enhance clarity of data. Plant Conservation Genetics topics include: strategies for plant conservation opportunities for application of plant conservation genetics botanic garden conservation DNA extraction and storage field genebanks in vitro techniques cryopreservation germplasm collection and management collecting missions genetic and biological property rights and benefit-sharing database and sample management for genebank collections monitoring and maintaining ecosystems in in situ conservation habitat fragmentation molecular analysis of plant genetic resources molecular marker analysis nuclear, mitochondrial, and chloroplast genome analysis genomics in the management of plant biodiversity Plant Conservation Genetics is a comprehensive desktop resource perfect for botanists, plant scientists, agricultural scientists, environmentalists, gardeners, and educators and students.

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Author:   Robert J Henry ,  Robert J Henry ,  Sally Dillon (Queensland Dept. of Prim. Ind., Biloela, AUS) ,  Mohammad Dulloo
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.20cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781560229971

ISBN 10:   1560229977
Pages:   180
Publication Date:   20 June 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

About the Editor Contributors Chapter 1. Plant Conservation Genetics: Importance, Options, and Opportunities (Robert J. Henry) Introduction Importance of Plants in Life Role of Genetics Options and Strategies for Plant Conservation Opportunities for Application of Plant Conservation Genetics Overview of Plant Conservation Genetics Chapter 2. Techniques for ex Situ Plant Conservation (Imke Thormann, Mohammad Dulloo, and Johannes Engles) Introduction Historical Context Seed and Ultra-Dry Seed Storage Botanic Garden Conservation DNA Storage Field Gene Banks In Vitro Techniques Pollen Storage Germplasm Collection and Management Complementary Conservation Chapter 3. Strategies Employed to Collect Plant Genetic Resources for ex Situ Conservation (Sally L. Dillon) Introduction Planning Your Collecting Mission Data and Seed Collection Postcollection Activities and Seed Processing for ex Situ Conservation Recent Collecting by the Australian Tropical Crops and Forages Collection Concluding Remarks Chapter 4. The Role of Genetic Resources Held in Seed Banks in Plant Improvement (Tsukasa Nagamine) Introduction New Alleles on Wx Genes Found in Local Wheat Cultivars Null Allele of Lipoxygenase-3 from Rice Local Cultivars Using Core Collection Characterizing Natural Genes Controlling the Heading of Rice by QTL Analysis Discovery of the Gene Controlling Seed Longevity of Rice Effective Management of the Stock Database by Seed Lot Unit Conservation and Multiplication of Pl

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