The carrot genome /

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Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2019.
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
Series:Compendium of plant genomes
Compendium of plant genomes.
Subject:Carrots.
Plant genomes.
GARDENING -- Essays.
GARDENING -- Reference.
GARDENING -- Vegetables.
SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Horticulture.
Carrots.
Plant genomes.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11895274
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Other authors / contributors:Simon, Philipp, editor
Iorizzo, Massimo, editor.
Grzebelus, Dariusz, editor.
Baranski, Rafal, editor.
ISBN:9783030033897
3030033899
3030033880
9783030033880
9783030033903
3030033902
9783030033880
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed May 13, 2019)
Summary:This book provides an up-to-date review and analysis of the carrots nuclear and organellar genome structure and evolution. In addition, it highlights applications of carrot genomic information to elucidate the carrots natural and agricultural history, reproductive biology, and the genetic basis of traits important in agriculture and human health. The carrot genome was sequenced in 2016, and its relatively small diploid genome, combined with the fact that it is the most complete root crop genome released to date and the first-ever Euasterid II genome to be sequenced, mean the carrot has an important role in the study of plant development and evolution. In addition, the carrot is among the top ten vegetables grown worldwide, and the abundant orange provitamin A carotenoids that account for its familiar orange color make it the richest crop source of vitamin A in the US diet, and in much of the world. This book includes the latest genetic maps, genetic tools and resources, and covers advances in genetic engineering that are relevant for plant breeders and biologists alike.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783030033880
Printed edition: 9783030033903
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-030-03389-7