Molecular Genetic Approaches to Maize Improvement

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Kriz, Alan L. (Editor), Larkins, Brian A. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry, 63
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Genetic engineering.; Food > Biotechnology.; Agriculture.; Cell culture.; Plant genetics.; Plant breeding.; Life Sciences.; Plant Breeding/Biotechnology.; Plant Genetics & Genomics.; Genetic Engineering.; Cell Culture.; Food Science.

During the past decade, there has been tremendous progress in maize biotechnology. This volume provides an overview of our current knowledge of maize molecular genetics, how it is being used to improve the crop, and future possibilities for crop enhancement. Several chapters deal with genetically en...