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Author Obembe, Olawole O

Title Agricultural Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Bioresources Conservation and Utilization
Published Milton : Taylor & Francis Group, 2022

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Description 1 online resource (491 p.)
Series Multidisciplinary Applications and Advances in Biotechnology Ser
Multidisciplinary Applications and Advances in Biotechnology Ser
Contents Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Editors -- Contributors -- PART 1 Crop Genetics, Breeding & Genomics Working Group -- Chapter 1 Biotechnology as a Tool for Agricultural Revolution in Developing Nations: Current Status and Bottlenecks in Nigeria -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Concept of Agricultural Biotechnology -- 1.3 Evolution and Status -- 1.4 Research and Development (R&D) in Agricultural Biotechnology -- 1.5 Challenges of Agricultural Biotechnology in Nigeria -- 1.6 Way Forward -- 1.7 Conclusion
2.4.4 Cassava with Starch Modification and Increased Yield -- 2.4.5 Modification for Reduced Post-Harvest Deterioration -- 2.5 Emerging Trends -- References -- Chapter 3 Current and Future Advances in Genomics-Assisted Cassava Breeding -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Conventional Cassava Breeding Schemes and Its Limitations -- 3.3 Genetic Variation and Their Effects in Cassava -- 3.4 The Concept of Genomic-Assisted Cassava Breeding -- 3.4.1 The Potentials of Genomics-Assisted Breeding in Cassava -- 3.4.2 The Procedure Used for Marker-Assisted Breeding -- 3.5 Advances in Cassava Genome Sequences
3.6 Genomic Tools and Resources for Cassava Breeding -- 3.7 Advances in Capturing Cassava Diversity -- 3.7.1 Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) -- 3.7.2 Arrays of Genotyping -- 3.7.3 Pangenomics -- 3.7.4 Systems of Big Data Management -- 3.8 Application of Genomics to Cassava Breeding -- 3.8.1 Use of QTL Analyses and Association Studies for Identification of Candidate Loci -- 3.8.2 Genomic Prediction/Selection (GS) -- 3.8.3 Genome Editing Using CRISPR/Cas9 -- 3.9 Conclusion and Future Perspectives in Cassava Breeding -- References
Chapter 4 Genome Engineering: A New Frontier for Improving Root and Tuber Crops -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.1.1 Importance of Root and Tuber Crops for Food and Industry -- 4.1.2 Limitations to Production and Utilization of Root and Tuber Crops -- 4.1.3 Current Challenges towards the Genetic Improvement of Essential Root & Tuber Crops -- 4.2 Concept of Genome Engineering -- 4.2.1 Principles of Genome Engineering -- 4.2.2 Genome Engineering Tools, Techniques and Methods -- 4.2.3 Applications of Genome Editing in Crop Improvement -- 4.2.3.1 Application in Functional Genomic Research
Notes Description based upon print version of record
Bibliography References -- Chapter 2 Advances on Engineering Cassava for Food and Nutrition Sec in the 21st Century -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Cassava as Essential Staple -- 2.1.2 Limitations in Production and Utilization -- 2.2 Genetic Improvement Strategies -- 2.2.1 Conventional Breeding -- 2.2.2 Molecular Breeding -- 2.2.3 Genetic Engineering -- 2.3 Genetic Transformation Tools and Regulation -- 2.4 Genetically Engineered Cassava -- 2.4.1 Resistance to Biotic Stresses -- 2.4.2 Resistance to Abiotic Stresses -- 2.4.3 Bio-Fortified Cassava for Nutrient Enhancement
Notes 4.2.3.2 Application in Crop Improvement
Subject Biotechnology
Biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity conservation.
Biotechnology.
Form Electronic book
Author Olufemi Ekundayo, Emmanuel
Stanley Okoli, Arinze
Gidado, Abubakar
Oluwaseun Adetunji, Charles
Ibrahim, Abdulrazak B
Ubi, Benjamin Ewa
ISBN 9781000550924
1000550923