Plant Genomics and Proteomics (eBook)

Dr. Christopher A. Cullis is Frances Hobart Herrick Professor of Biology and past Dean at Case Western Reserve University. He served as Program Director of the Plant Genome Research Program at the National Science Foundation and founded a biotechnology company, NovoMark Technologies. Dr. Cullis has worked in plant molecular biology for more than 30 years, and his main research interests focus on how the genome changes, particularly in response to stress. He has also worked on many species ranging from Arabidopsis to pines. Dr. Cullis has 15 years experience teaching molecular genetics and biotechnology, and he was responsible for initiating and directing outreach programs and resources for molecular biology, biotechnology and genetics to high school students and their teachers. He has published about 100 articles in refereed journals, reviews, and conference proceedings.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

1. The Structure of Plant Genomes.

2. The Basic Toolbox--Acquiring Functional GenomicData.

3. Sequencing Strategies.

4. Gene Discovery.

5. Control of Gene Expression.

6. Functional Genomics.

7. Interactions with the External Environment.

8. Identification and Manipulation of Complex Traits.

9. Bioinformatics.

10. Bioethical Concerns and the Future of Plant Genomics.

Afterword.

Index.

"...this valuable book with its introductory descriptions ofnew developments in plant genomics can be recommended toscientists, lecturers, and person who are not very familiar withplant genomics..." (Journal of Plant Physiology,December 2004)

"...a comprehensive and clear introduction to the methodscurrently employed in plant molecular biology." (E-STREAMS,July 2004)

"An up-to-date technical guide which describes a plethora ofapproaches used to gain knowledge of a plant's genes, theirstructure and function.... A helpful publication forindividuals with a background in genetics or cell/molecularbiology." (Southern Naturalist, March 2004)

"...the author does an admirable job of summarizing a largeand growing field." (Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine,July 2003)