Plant Genetic Resources for the 21st Century: The OMICS Era

Exploring plant genetic resources is crucial for food security due to crop shortages and climate change. This book highlights advancements in genomics, epigenetics, metabolomics, and phenomics for plant breeding and adaptation. It emphasizes the importance of genebanks as centers of innovation and discusses database solutions for genebanks and germplasm collections. The book covers genomic technologies for plant improvement, conservation, and better adaptation to changing climates, including major crops like wheat and barley. It also includes omics techniques such as phenomics for crop adaptation, metabolomics for germplasm improvement, and more. The book is valuable for researchers, genebanks, and genetic resources, and can also be used as teaching material at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Format: Hardback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 06 February 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Exploring plant genetic resources is of utmost importance in the current era, as food security has become a global concern due to crop shortages and the devastating effects of climate change. In response to this pressing need, a new book titled "Plant Genetic Resources for the 21st Century: The OMICS Era" has been published, offering insightful advancements in genomics, epigenetics, metabolomics, and phenomics from the perspective of researchers and scientists working in genebanks, genetics resources, and germplasm.

The book emphasizes the significance of genebanks as hubs of innovation for crop and forage improvement, highlighting the importance of database solutions for genebanks and germplasm collections. It delves into the values of plant genetic resources and explores various genomic technologies for plant improvement, conservation, and better adaptation to changing climates.

The book specifically focuses on major crops such as wheat and barley, discussing genomic approaches for enhancing diversity and resilience to drought and other adverse conditions. Other omics techniques, such as phenomics, metabolomics, and other cutting-edge technologies, are also explored in depth.

This comprehensive volume is designed to serve as a valuable resource for researchers currently engaged in or associated with genebanks and genetic resources. It provides valuable insights into trait or allele discovery and germplasm improvement, making it an essential tool for those working in the field of plant breeding and adaptation to a changing climate.

Furthermore, the book's content is suitable for teaching purposes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, making it an invaluable resource for students and educators alike. By unraveling the secrets of plant genetic resources, this book contributes to the ongoing efforts to ensure food security and promote sustainable agriculture in the face of global challenges.

Weight: 789g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774910825