Fruits and Nuts (eBook)

Preface to the Series 6
Preface to the Volume 9
Contents 10
Contributors 17
Abbreviations 21
1 Apple 25
1.1 Introduction 25
1.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 30
1.3 Gene Mapping 35
1.4 QTL Trait Mapping 55
1.5 Marker-Assisted Breeding 69
1.6 Map-Based Cloning 71
1.7 AdvancedWork 73
1.8 Future Scope ofWork 74
2 Grape 87
2.1 Introduction 87
2.2 Genome Mapping 98
2.3 Whole Genome Projects 111
2.4 Marker-Aided Selection and Breeding 114
2.5 Cultivar Identity 115
2.6 Conclusions and Future Prospects 116
2.7 Grape Research Resources on theWeb 117
2.8 Databases 118
3 Cherry 126
3.1 Introduction 126
3.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 129
3.3 Gene Mapping and QTLs Detected 130
3.4 Marker-Assisted Breeding for Self- Incompatibility and Molecular Cloning 134
3.5 Conclusion and Future Scope ofWorks 137
4 Plum 142
4.1 Introduction 142
4.2 Selection for Resistance to PPV 143
4.3 Breeding Efforts for Rootstocks 144
4.4 Construction of Maps for the 3- Way Interspecific Cross Myrobalan Plum × ( Garfi × Nemared) 147
4.5 Strategy for Map-Based Cloning of the Ma Gene 151
4.6 Conclusion and Future Scope ofWorks 154
5 Peach 159
5.1 Introduction 159
5.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 162
5.3 Genomics 167
5.4 Peach Tissue Culture and Transformation 170
5.5 Future Directions 171
6 Pear 179
6.1 Introduction 179
6.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 184
6.3 Gene Mapping and QTL Detection 188
6.4 Marker-Assisted Breeding 188
6.5 Future Scope ofWorks 189
7 Apricot 193
7.1 Introduction 193
7.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 199
7.3 Marker-Assisted Breeding: 204
7.4 Future Scope ofWorks 206
8 Strawberry 210
8.1 Introduction 210
8.2 Genetic Characterization 213
8.3 Linkage Mapping 216
8.4 Gene Mapping 220
8.5 QTL Detection 220
8.6 Marker-Assisted Selection 222
8.7 Development of Genomics Resources 222
8.8 Conclusion and Future Prospects 222
9 Raspberry 227
9.1 Introduction 227
9.2 Construction of Genetic Linkage Maps 230
9.3 Gene Mapping 231
9.4 Analysis of Quantitative Trait Loci 231
9.5 Marker-Assisted Breeding 232
9.6 Map-Based Cloning 232
9.7 AdvancedWorks 233
10 Blueberry 237
10.1 Introduction 237
10.2 Application of Marker Technologies 240
10.3 Genetic Linkage Mapping 241
10.4 In Vitro Culture and Genetic Engineering 242
10.5 Future Scope ofWorks 244
11 Almond 248
11.1 Introduction 248
11.2 Variability Analysis with Molecular Markers 250
11.3 Construction of Genetic Linkage Maps 251
11.4 Major Gene and QTL Mapping, and Gene Cloning 252
11.5 Marker-Assisted Breeding 255
11.6 AdvancedWorks and Future Scope 256
12 Pistachio 262
12.1 Introduction 262
12.2 Marker-Assisted Breeding 265
12.3 Future Scope ofWorks 267
13 Olive 271
13.1 Introduction 271
13.2 Construction of Genetic Maps 275
13.3 Gene Mapping 275
13.4 Marker-Assisted Breeding 278
13.5 Future Scope ofWorks 278
14 Citrus Fruits 283
14.1 Introduction 283
14.2 Mapping of the Citrus Genome 286
14.3 Molecular Tagging and Cloning of Specific Genes and QTLs 289
14.4 Citrus Genome Plan and Future Trends 292
15 Banana 298
15.1 Introduction 298
15.2 Gene Mapping in Musa 306
15.3 Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci ( QTL) in Musa 307
15.4 Marker-Assisted Breeding in Musa 308
15.5 Marker-Assisted Introgression 310
15.6 Map-Based Cloning 311
15.7 Genes and Gene Expression in Musa 312
15.8 Future Scope ofWorks 313
16 Mango 319
16.1 Introduction 319
16.2 Application of Molecular Markers for Genetic Analysis in Mangoes 327
16.3 Linkage Mapping 331
16.4 Gene Isolation and Analysis 333
16.5 Gene Manipulation by Genetic Engineering 335
16.6 Future Scope 335
17 Avocado 340
17.1 Introduction 340
17.2 Molecular Beginnings 341
17.3 QTL Analysis 343
17.4 Comparative Sequencing Study 343
17.5 Prospects 343
18 Pineapple 345
18.1 Introduction 345
18.2 Molecular Systematics 347
18.3 Construction of Genetic Maps 348
18.4 Germplasm Resources and GeneBank Data 349
18.5 Future Prospects 354
19 Papaya 357
19.1 Introduction 357
19.2 Molecular Characterization 358
19.3 Marker-Assisted Selection 359
19.4 Construction of Genetic Maps 360
19.5 Recombinant DNA Technology 361
20 Persimmon 366
20.1 Introduction 366
20.2 Nature of Natural Astringency-Loss in Persimmon Fruit and Its Inheritance 367
20.3 Identification of Molecular Markers Liked to the PCNA/ non- PCNA Trait and Polysomic Segregation of the Markers 368
20.4 Future Scope for Persimmon Breeding 370
Subject Index 372