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Applications of Molecular Biology and Genomics
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This document comprises: (a) Applications of Molecular Biology and Genomics to Genetic Enhancement of Crop Tolerance to Abiotic Stress - A Discussion Document (b) Status of Breeding for Tolerance of Abiotic Stresses and Prospects for Use of Molecular Techniques (Annex I) (c) Genetic Engineering for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants (Annex II) |
Summary
Introduction
Abiotic stress - extent of the problemDrought
Salt
Acid and degraded soils
Low and high temperaturesGene mapping and marker development for genetic analysis and MAS in breeding
Genetic and physiological mechanisms that control stress tolerance
Progress in breeding - slow but realGenomics - the new genetics
Synteny and comparative genomics
Genomics applications in CGIAR mandate crops in relation to abiotic stress tolerance
Gene cloningMicroarrays
Knockout populations
Transformation in the crop and the model
Leads from model species
Germplasm collectionsConclusions
Options for the way forwardAbiotic stress research in the CGIAR Centers
Genomics and genomics resources in the CGIARReference List
Annex 1 Genomics resources for CGIAR mandate crops
Annex II Genetic Engineering for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Plants