The Lotus japonicus Genome

This book provides insights into some of the key achievements made in the study of Lotus japonicus (birdsfoot trefoil), as well as a timely overview of topics that are pertinent for future developments in legume genomics. Key topics covered include endosymbiosis, development, hormone regulation, carbon/nitrogen and secondary metabolism, as well as advances made in high-throughput genomic and genetic approaches.
Research focusing on model plants has underpinned the recent growth in plant genomics and genetics and provided a basis for investigations of major crop species. In the legume family Fabaceae, groundbreaking genetic and genomic research has established a significant body of knowledge on Lotus japonicus, which was adopted as a model species more than 20 years ago. The diverse nature of legumes means that such research has a wide potential and agricultural impact, for example, on the world's protein production.

List of contents

The importance of Lotus as model and crop.- Genomics and functional genomics of Lotus and the microsymbionts.- Metabolic pathways, secondary metabolites and defense responses.- Resources.

Summary

This book provides insights into some of the key achievements made in the study of Lotus japonicus (birdsfoot trefoil), as well as a timely overview of topics that are pertinent for future developments in legume genomics. Key topics covered include endosymbiosis, development, hormone regulation, carbon/nitrogen and secondary metabolism, as well as advances made in high-throughput genomic and genetic approaches.
Research focusing on model plants has underpinned the recent growth in plant genomics and genetics and provided a basis for investigations of major crop species. In the legume family Fabaceae, groundbreaking genetic and genomic research has established a significant body of knowledge on Lotus japonicus, which was adopted as a model species more than 20 years ago. The diverse nature of legumes means that such research has a wide potential and agricultural impact, for example, on the world’s protein production.

Product details

• Assisted by: Stougaard (Editor), Stougaard (Editor), Jens Stougaard (Editor), Satosh Tabata (Editor), Satoshi Tabata (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783662513217
• ISBN: 978-3-662-51321-7
• No. of pages: 267
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 15 mm x 254 mm
• Weight: 540 g
• Illustrations: XV, 267 p. 40 illus., 30 illus. in color.
• Series: Compendium of Plant Genomes; Compendium of Plant Genomes
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; Biotechnologie, B, Agrarwissenschaften, DV-gestützte Biologie/Bioinformatik, molecular biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, Agriculture, Biomedical and Life Sciences, Botany & plant sciences, Agricultural science, Information technology: general issues, Genetics (non-medical), Plant Genetics, Plant Genetics and Genomics, Plant breeding, Plant Breeding/Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology