The Lotus japonicus Genome
Satoshi Tabata, Jens Stougaard, "The Lotus japonicus Genome"
English | 2014 | ISBN: 3662442698 | PDF | pages: 264 | 7.4 mb
English | 2014 | ISBN: 3662442698 | PDF | pages: 264 | 7.4 mb
This book provides insights into some of the key achievements made in the study of Lotus japonicus (birdsfoot trefoil), as well as a timely overview of topics that are pertinent for future developments in legume genomics. Key topics covered include endosymbiosis, development, hormone regulation, carbon/nitrogen and secondary metabolism, as well as advances made in high-throughput genomic and genetic approaches.
Research focusing on model plants has underpinned the recent growth in plant genomics and genetics and provided a basis for investigations of major crop species. In the legume family Fabaceae, groundbreaking genetic and genomic research has established a significant body of knowledge on Lotus japonicus, which was adopted as a model species more than 20 years ago. The diverse nature of legumes means that such research has a wide potential and agricultural impact, for example, on the world’s protein production.