Plant Transposable Elements: Biology and Biotechnology

Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile DNA units that play a significant role in gene and genome evolution in plants. This new volume provides an up-to-date understanding of TE classes,their architecture,epigenetic regulation,DNA repair,evolution,and speciation,as well as their biotechnological applications in plant development,genome editing,and climate change. It covers protocols for characterizing TEs and their computational approaches.

Format: Hardback
Length: 370 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Transposable elements (TEs) are mobile DNA units that play a crucial role in gene and genome evolution in plants. These versatile elements can insert, delete, or rearrange their positions within the genome, leading to a wide range of changes in gene expression and function. Understanding the behavior and impact of TEs is essential for comprehending plant biology and evolution.

This new volume aims to provide an up-to-date understanding of the various classes of plant transposable elements and their roles in gene and genome evolution. It covers topics such as TE classification, transposition mechanisms, epigenetic regulation, DNA repair, evolution, speciation, and their significance in climate change.

The book begins by introducing transposable elements, including their classification and transposition processes. It then delves into protocols designed to characterize TEs and their biotechnological applications. Computational approaches for predicting and analyzing TEs are discussed, along with retro-transposon capture sequencing and other methods.

The section on transposon biology focuses on the role of TEs in plant development and their ability to act as natural genetic engineers of genome mutation, evolution, and speciation. It explores the mechanisms by which TEs contribute to these processes and their impact on plant diversity. The book also discusses transposon applications in genome editing, such as tagging and mutagenesis, genome engineering, and crop improvement.

By presenting a comprehensive and detailed account of plant transposable elements, this volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of plant biology, genetics, and biotechnology. It provides a solid foundation for further research and development in this area, which is crucial for addressing the challenges of sustainable agriculture and food security in the face of climate change.

Weight: 879g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781774911815