Whole-genome sequencing is at the cutting edge of life sciences in the new
millennium. Since the first genome sequencing of the model plant Arabidopsis
thaliana in 2000, whole genomes of about 100 plant species have been
sequenced and genome sequences of several other plants are in the pipeline.
Research publications on these genome initiatives are scattered on dedicated
web sites and in journals with all too brief descriptions. The individual
volumes elucidate the background history of the national and international
genome initiatives; public and private partners involved; strategies and
genomic resources and tools utilized; enumeration on the sequences and their
assembly; repetitive sequences; gene annotation and genome duplication. In
addition, synteny with other sequences, comparison of gene families and most
importantly potential of the genome sequence information for gene pool
characterization and genetic improvement of crop plants are described.
Interested in editing a volume on a crop or model plant? Please contact
Prof. C. Kole, Series Editor, at ckoleorg@gmail.com
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/11805