Molecular Markers in Plants

Genetic markers are held for a detailed investigation of complex questions in quantitative biology. The advent of DNA markers, greatly expanding the number of genetic markers available, is allowing researchers to begin to tap the potential of this technology, to the benefit of both basic biology and agricultural productivity. Molecular markers are widely employed in plant breeding. DNA markers are being used for the acceleration of plant selection through marker-assisted selection (MAS). This book covers state of the art on the current status of marker development technologies for crop improvements. The book addresses the applications of DNA markers to plant breeding. Different types of molecular markers have been developed and advancement in sequencing technologies has geared crop improvement. This book is aimed to keen to students and early researchers with a little or no knowledge of molecular markers recent developments in molecular markers and their applications in plant breeding. 

Print ISBN: 9781682517796 | $155 | 2021 | Hardcover

Subject: Agriculture and Plant Science

Editor: Eungdo Varamäki