Smart Plant Breeding for Vegetable Crops in Post-genomics Era

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of genomics and genome editing in smart plant breeding for enhancing genetic gains in vegetable crops. It highlights the applications of post-genomics techniques such as high-throughput sequencing, genome editing, epigenetics, and transcriptome analysis. The focus is on sustainable vegetable breeding to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing challenges like hunger and climate change. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners in academia and industry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 426 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book provides a cutting-edge account of genomics and genome editing, enriched smart plant breeding approaches for enhancing genetic gains in vegetable crops in the post-genomics era. The primary focus of the present volume is to shed light on the applications of new techniques that have emerged in the post-genomics era. These techniques encompass high-throughput sequencing of DNA and RNA, genome editing, epigenetics and epigenomics, genotype by sequencing (GBS), QTL-seq, and RNA-seq for transcriptome analysis.

Vegetables, as essential components of a healthy diet, serve as a vital source of energy and hold immense potential in bolstering a robust immune system. Achieving zero hunger and ensuring food and nutritional security are the top priorities set by the United Nations Development Goals (UN-SDGs). Smart breeding of food and vegetable crops is a crucial approach to address the challenges ahead in a sustainable manner, while preserving harmony with nature. This edited book showcases the latest advancements in smart vegetable breeding during the post-genomics era and forecasts critical areas of future needs. It serves as an invaluable reference for readers, students, researchers, scientists, and professionals in academia and research industries, providing them with comprehensive insights into innovative approaches for crop improvement in this era and in the context of climate change. Even those with a passion for reading will gain a fair understanding of the journey undertaken so far and the future roadmap for tackling the challenges ahead to meet the sustainable development goals.

Weight: 834g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811953668
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023