Breeding For Ornamentals: Classical and Molecular Approaches / Edition 1

by A. Vainstein

Overview

In this book we bring together the most up-to-date information on developments, both basic and applied, that already have or are expected to impact the field of ornamental breeding. These include classical and molecular techniques, traditional and high-throughput approaches and future trends. Since not only professional scientists, but also thousands of future scientists/students as well as amateur breeders around the world contribute heavily to the field of ornamental breeding, an introductory section dealing with the basics of molecular and classical genetics and the evolution of floral diversity is included. This should enable the reader to bridge the gap between traditional and molecular genetics. Classical approaches to the creation/selection of genetic variability, including mutation and tissue culture-aided breeding, are presented. Processes affecting ornamental and agronomic traits at the molecular level are delineated, along with an in-depth analysis of developments in the protection of intellectual property rights. The thoughts and strategies of molecular and classical geneticists, which are not always complementary or even compatible, are presented side by side in this book, and will serve to spark the imaginations of breeders as well as students entering the exciting world of state-of-the-art ornamentals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402005084
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	03/31/2002
Edition description:	2002
Pages:	392
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

to Classical and Molecular Genetics.- Evolution of Sexual Reproduction and Floral Diversity.- Transmission Genetics.- Molecular Genetics: Gene Isolation, Characterization and Manipulation.- Section Two Classical Breeding.- Breeding Methods and Breeding Research.- Interspecific Hybridization and Introgression.- Mutation Breeding of Vegetatively Propagated Ornamentals.- of New Cut Flowers: Domestication of New Species and Introduction of New Traits Not Found in Commercial Varieties.- Tissue Culture for Ornamental Breeding.- Section Three Genetic Manipulation at the DNA Level.- Gene Transfer to Plants.- Molecular Approaches for Increasing Plant Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses.- Molecular Control of Light Sensing in Plant Development.- Molecular Control of Flower Development.- Molecular Control of Floral Pigmentation: Anthocyanins.- Molecular Control of Floral Pigmentation: Carotenoids.- Molecular Control of Floral Fragrance.- Molecular Genetics of Flower Senescence.- Molecular Markers as a Tool for Analyses of Genetic Relatedness and Selection in Ornamentals.- Plant-Specific Intellectual Property Rights.