Genomics of the Rosaceae

"The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species of diverse plants, primarily confined to temperate climates. The family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains herbaceous, tree and shrub species. Many family members are readily recognizable because of their edible seasonal fruits that are prized for their unique flavors, colors and nutritious properties (e.g. apple, strawberry, raspberry, pear, cherry, plum, apricot, pear), as well as familiar ornamentals (e.g. roses) and nuts (e.g. almonds).This book covers progress in recent genomic research among the Rosaceae, grounding this firmly in the historical context of genetic studies and in the application of genomics technologies for crop development. A general introduction precedes summaries of genomics research and applications on a crop by crop basis, each authored by a panel of active researchers in each particular crop. This volume is a considerable value as a resource for workers in the Rosaceae operating at all levels, from research scientists in genetics, genomics and breeding, to graduate and undergraduate students."

Rosaceae: Taxonomy, Economic Importance, Genomics.- Rosaceae: Taxonomy, Economic Importance, Genomics.- Genomics Approaches to Crop Improvement in the Rosaceae.- Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products.- Apples: (Chapters 4 - 7).- to Apple (Malus × domestica).- Apple Structural Genomics.- Apple Functional Genomics.- Apple Transformation and Translational Genomics.- Pear Genomic.- Pear Genomics.- Genomics of Almond.- Peach (Chapters 10 - 13).- An Introduction to Peach (Prunus persica).- Peach Structural Genomics.- Functional Genomics in Peach.- Genetic Engineering of Plum (Prunus domestica L.) for Plant Improvement and Genomics Research in Rosaceae.- Sweet and Sour Cherries: Linkage Maps, QTL Detection and Marker Assisted Selection.- Sweet and Sour Cherries: Linkage Maps, QTL Detection and Marker Assisted Selection.- Genomics-Based Opportunities in Apricot.- Rose (Chapters 16 - 19).- to Rosa.- Rose Structural Genomics.- Functional Genomics in Rose.- Genetic Engineering and Tissue Culture of Roses.- Strawberry (Chapters 20 - 23).- Strawberry Genomics: Botanical History, Cultivation, Traditional Breeding, and New Technologies.- Strawberry (Fragaria spp.) Structural Genomics.- Functional Molecular Biology Research in Fragaria.- GMO Strawberry: Methods, Risk and Benefits.- Raspberries and Blackberries: The Genomics of Rubus.- Raspberries and Blackberries: The Genomics of Rubus.- Loquat (Eriobotrya Lindl.).- Genomics Tools Across Rosaceae Species.- Application of Genetic Markers in Rosaceous Crops.- Rosaceaous Genome Sequencing: Perspectives and Progress.