Compendium of Plant Genomes

Kole, Chittaranjan; Matsumura, Hideo; Behera, Tusar Kanti

This book focusing on the bitter gourd genome is the first comprehensive compilation of knowledge on the botany, cytogenetical analysis, genetic resources and diversity, traditional breeding, tissue culture and genetic transformation, whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics in the Cucurbitaceae family. It discusses the biochemical profile of the bioactives present in this horticultural crop, used both as a vegetable and as a medicine, and also addresses sex determination in bitter gourd. Written by respected international experts, the book is useful to students, teachers and scientists in academia, as well as seed companies and pharmaceutical industries.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-08-26

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030150648

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-15062-4

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 135