Plant research has stood at the forefront of the genomics revolution. One of the first genome projects, the sequencing of the commonly used model organism Arabidopsis, has already yielded important results for the study of a broad array of crops such as corn and soybeans. With crop and food bioengineering only in its infancy, the need to understand the fundamental genetic mechanisms of plants will only become more pressing. A comprehensive guide to this fascinating area of genomics, Plant Genomics and Proteomics presents an integrated, broadly accessible treatment of the complex relationship between the genome, transcriptome, and proteome of plants. This clearly written text introduces the reader to the range of molecular techniques applicable to investigating the unique facets of plant growth, development, and response to the environment. Coverage includes: Functional and structural genomics addressed within the context of current techniques and challenges to come How to utilize DNA and protein sequence data Practical considerations for choosing and employing the most commonly available computer applications A review of applications for biotechnology, including genetic modification and defense against pathogens Bioinformatics tools and Web resources Numerous examples from the latest research throughout Assuming no specialized knowledge of plant biology on the part of its reader, Plant Genomics and Proteomics provides an invaluable resource for students and researchers in biotechnology, plant biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. PLANT GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS......Page 4 CONTENTS......Page 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 10 INTRODUCTION......Page 12 1 THE STRUCTURE OF PLANT GENOMES......Page 18 2 THE BASIC TOOLBOX—ACQUIRING FUNCTIONAL GENOMIC DATA......Page 40 3 SEQUENCING STRATEGIES......Page 64 4 GENE DISCOVERY......Page 86 5 CONTROL OF GENE EXPRESSION......Page 106 6 FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS......Page 124 7 INTERACTIONS WITH THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT......Page 148 8 IDENTIFICATION AND MANIPULATION OF COMPLEX TRAITS......Page 164 9 BIOINFORMATICS......Page 184 10 BIOETHICAL CONCERNS AND THE FUTURE OF PLANT GENOMICS......Page 206 AFTERWORD......Page 218 INDEX......Page 220 "Assuming no specialized knowledge of plant biology on the part of its reader, Plant Genomics and Proteomics provides an invaluable resource for students and researchers in biotechnology, plant biology, genomics, and bioinformatics."--Jacket The characteristic nuclear DNA value in a plant is generally expressed as the amount contained in the nucleus of a gamete (the 1C value), irrespective of whether the plant is a normal diploid or a polyploid (either recent or ancient).
