Author: John William Raeburn Zinck
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : White pine
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The Genetic Impact of Natural and Human Induced Historical Events on Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus) Assessed Using Nuclear and Organelle Genomic Markers
Author: John William Raeburn Zinck
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : White pine
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : White pine
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Genetic Effects on Adventitious Shoot Regeneration from Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus L.) Cotyledons
Eastern White Pine Dieback
Author: Thomas Edward Dantas Whitney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus L.) is experiencing novel symptoms of dieback and mortality throughout its range in North America. Recent studies have found that two organisms, a fungal pathogen (Caliciopsis pinea Peck) and a scale insect (Matsucoccus macrocicatrices Richards), have emerged in association with a canker disease, which is driving the symptoms of this dieback phenomenon. Little is known about this insect-pathogen complex and its relationship to its host, including the colonization tendencies of the insect and pathogen, the nativity of the insect, and the genetic diversity and structure of the host in the Southern Appalachians region. I quantified the incidence of scale insects and pathogenic cankers within trees and among size classes and found that colonization of both the insect and the pathogen was consistent with the patterns of dieback and mortality of P. strobus, adding support to the hypothesis that these organisms are responsible for dieback symptoms and mortality. I also developed microsatellite markers to evaluate the present genetic diversity and structure of M. macrocicatrices populations within a biogeographical framework. I found that this insect is native to all regions in North America, and I posit it has likely been co-occurring with P. strobus, its obligate host, since the last glacial maximum. Therefore, recent introductions and invasional processes likely did not contribute to the recent emergence of M. macrocicatrices and its novel association with pathogens and dieback symptoms. Lastly, I elucidated the genetic diversity and population structure of P. strobus in the understudied Southern Appalachians and found that populations in this region are highly variable but not more so than those in more northern latitudes. Although this important tree species faces new threats, its high genetic variation suggests it may also have a substantial amount of adaptive potential. My results and interpretations herein provide comprehensive and important foundational knowledge about the organisms involved in the eastern white pine dieback phenomenon. This research has built a framework for future investigations into (1) the mechanism(s) that allows M. macrocicatrices to facilitate C. pinea infection, (2) the reason(s) why M. macrocicatrices has recently emerged as a pest, and (3) the appropriate management and conservation strategies for P. strobus persistence in its native range.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus L.) is experiencing novel symptoms of dieback and mortality throughout its range in North America. Recent studies have found that two organisms, a fungal pathogen (Caliciopsis pinea Peck) and a scale insect (Matsucoccus macrocicatrices Richards), have emerged in association with a canker disease, which is driving the symptoms of this dieback phenomenon. Little is known about this insect-pathogen complex and its relationship to its host, including the colonization tendencies of the insect and pathogen, the nativity of the insect, and the genetic diversity and structure of the host in the Southern Appalachians region. I quantified the incidence of scale insects and pathogenic cankers within trees and among size classes and found that colonization of both the insect and the pathogen was consistent with the patterns of dieback and mortality of P. strobus, adding support to the hypothesis that these organisms are responsible for dieback symptoms and mortality. I also developed microsatellite markers to evaluate the present genetic diversity and structure of M. macrocicatrices populations within a biogeographical framework. I found that this insect is native to all regions in North America, and I posit it has likely been co-occurring with P. strobus, its obligate host, since the last glacial maximum. Therefore, recent introductions and invasional processes likely did not contribute to the recent emergence of M. macrocicatrices and its novel association with pathogens and dieback symptoms. Lastly, I elucidated the genetic diversity and population structure of P. strobus in the understudied Southern Appalachians and found that populations in this region are highly variable but not more so than those in more northern latitudes. Although this important tree species faces new threats, its high genetic variation suggests it may also have a substantial amount of adaptive potential. My results and interpretations herein provide comprehensive and important foundational knowledge about the organisms involved in the eastern white pine dieback phenomenon. This research has built a framework for future investigations into (1) the mechanism(s) that allows M. macrocicatrices to facilitate C. pinea infection, (2) the reason(s) why M. macrocicatrices has recently emerged as a pest, and (3) the appropriate management and conservation strategies for P. strobus persistence in its native range.
THE STATE OF THE WORLD’s FOREST GENETIC RESOURCES
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251084025
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studies. It includes: •an overview of definitions and concepts related to Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) and a review of their value; •a description of the main drivers of changes; •the presentation of key emerging technologies; •an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments; •recommendations addressing the challenges and needs. By the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251084025
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The publication was prepared based on information provided by 86 countries, outcomes from regional and subregional consultations and commissioned thematic studies. It includes: •an overview of definitions and concepts related to Forest Genetic Resources (FGR) and a review of their value; •a description of the main drivers of changes; •the presentation of key emerging technologies; •an analysis of the current status of FGR conservation, use and related developments; •recommendations addressing the challenges and needs. By the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.
Plant Mitochondria
Author: Olivier Van Aken
Publisher: Humana
ISBN: 9781071616529
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This detailed volume presents a wide range of techniques for plant mitochondrial analysis, ranging from tried-and-tested work horse techniques to the latest innovations. Within its pages, it explores subjects such as affinity-based isolation of mitochondria with magnetic beads, mitochondrial quality assessment protocols, measurement of uptake and release of specific metabolites, mitochondrial protein identification and visualization, as well as gene splicing and editing, and much more. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Plant Mitochondria: Methods and Protocols provides a highly useful set of methodologies for the plant mitochondrial community to help discover more interesting aspects of plant mitochondria in the years to come.
Publisher: Humana
ISBN: 9781071616529
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This detailed volume presents a wide range of techniques for plant mitochondrial analysis, ranging from tried-and-tested work horse techniques to the latest innovations. Within its pages, it explores subjects such as affinity-based isolation of mitochondria with magnetic beads, mitochondrial quality assessment protocols, measurement of uptake and release of specific metabolites, mitochondrial protein identification and visualization, as well as gene splicing and editing, and much more. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Plant Mitochondria: Methods and Protocols provides a highly useful set of methodologies for the plant mitochondrial community to help discover more interesting aspects of plant mitochondria in the years to come.
Molecular Markers in Plant Genome Analysis
Author: Andrew Kalinski
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788119880
Category : Plant genome mapping
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A compilation of 82 annotated bibliographies on Molecular Markers in Plant Genome Analysis. Sponsored by CRIS/ICAR.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9780788119880
Category : Plant genome mapping
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A compilation of 82 annotated bibliographies on Molecular Markers in Plant Genome Analysis. Sponsored by CRIS/ICAR.
Genetics of Pinus Pinaster Aiton with Cytoplasmic and Nuclear Markers
Author: Maria Margarida Ribeiro
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cluster pine
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cluster pine
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
An Introduction to Forest Genetics
Population Genomics
Author: Om P. Rajora
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030045897
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Population genomics has revolutionized various disciplines of biology including population, evolutionary, ecological and conservation genetics, plant and animal breeding, human health, medicine and pharmacology by allowing to address novel and long-standing questions with unprecedented power and accuracy. It employs large-scale or genome-wide genetic information and bioinformatics to address various fundamental and applied aspects in biology and related disciplines, and provides a comprehensive genome-wide perspective and new insights that were not possible before. These advances have become possible due to the development of new and low-cost sequencing and genotyping technologies and novel statistical approaches and software, bioinformatics tools, and models. Population genomics is tremendously advancing our understanding the roles of evolutionary processes, such as mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection, in shaping up genetic variation at individual loci and across the genome and populations; improving the assessment of population genetic parameters or processes such as adaptive evolution, effective population size, gene flow, admixture, inbreeding and outbreeding depression, demography, and biogeography; resolving evolutionary histories and phylogenetic relationships of extant, ancient and extinct species; understanding the genomic basis of fitness, adaptation, speciation, complex ecological and economically important traits, and disease and insect resistance; facilitating forensics, genetic medicine and pharmacology; delineating conservation genetic units; and understanding the genetic effects of resource management practices, and assisting conservation and sustainable management of genetic resources. This Population Genomics book discusses the concepts, approaches, applications and promises of population genomics in addressing most of the above fundamental and applied crucial aspects in a variety of organisms from microorganisms to humans. The book provides insights into a range of emerging population genomics topics including population epigenomics, landscape genomics, seascape genomics, paleogenomics, ecological and evolutionary genomics, biogeography, demography, speciation, admixture, colonization and invasion, genomic selection, and plant and animal domestication. This book fills a vacuum in the field and is expected to become a primary reference in Population Genomics world-wide.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3030045897
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Population genomics has revolutionized various disciplines of biology including population, evolutionary, ecological and conservation genetics, plant and animal breeding, human health, medicine and pharmacology by allowing to address novel and long-standing questions with unprecedented power and accuracy. It employs large-scale or genome-wide genetic information and bioinformatics to address various fundamental and applied aspects in biology and related disciplines, and provides a comprehensive genome-wide perspective and new insights that were not possible before. These advances have become possible due to the development of new and low-cost sequencing and genotyping technologies and novel statistical approaches and software, bioinformatics tools, and models. Population genomics is tremendously advancing our understanding the roles of evolutionary processes, such as mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, and natural selection, in shaping up genetic variation at individual loci and across the genome and populations; improving the assessment of population genetic parameters or processes such as adaptive evolution, effective population size, gene flow, admixture, inbreeding and outbreeding depression, demography, and biogeography; resolving evolutionary histories and phylogenetic relationships of extant, ancient and extinct species; understanding the genomic basis of fitness, adaptation, speciation, complex ecological and economically important traits, and disease and insect resistance; facilitating forensics, genetic medicine and pharmacology; delineating conservation genetic units; and understanding the genetic effects of resource management practices, and assisting conservation and sustainable management of genetic resources. This Population Genomics book discusses the concepts, approaches, applications and promises of population genomics in addressing most of the above fundamental and applied crucial aspects in a variety of organisms from microorganisms to humans. The book provides insights into a range of emerging population genomics topics including population epigenomics, landscape genomics, seascape genomics, paleogenomics, ecological and evolutionary genomics, biogeography, demography, speciation, admixture, colonization and invasion, genomic selection, and plant and animal domestication. This book fills a vacuum in the field and is expected to become a primary reference in Population Genomics world-wide.
Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics of Angiosperm Trees
Author: Andrew Groover
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319493299
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Marking the change in focus of tree genomics from single species to comparative approaches, this book covers biological, genomic, and evolutionary aspects of angiosperm trees that provide information and perspectives to support researchers broadening the focus of their research. The diversity of angiosperm trees in morphology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry has been described and cataloged by various scientific disciplines, but the molecular, genetic, and evolutionary mechanisms underlying this diversity have only recently been explored. Excitingly, advances in genomic and sequencing technologies are ushering a new era of research broadly termed comparative genomics, which simultaneously exploits and describes the evolutionary origins and genetic regulation of traits of interest. Within tree genomics, this research is already underway, as the number of complete genome sequences available for angiosperm trees is increasing at an impressive pace and the number of species for which RNAseq data are available is rapidly expanding. Because they are extensively covered by other literature and are rapidly changing, technical and computational approaches—such as the latest sequencing technologies—are not a main focus of this book. Instead, this comprehensive volume provides a valuable, broader view of tree genomics whose relevance will outlive the particulars of current-day technical approaches. The first section of the book discusses background on the evolution and diversification of angiosperm trees, as well as offers description of the salient features and diversity of the unique physiology and wood anatomy of angiosperm trees. The second section explores the two most advanced model angiosperm tree species (poplars and eucalypts) as well as species that are soon to emerge as new models. The third section describes the structural features and evolutionary histories of angiosperm tree genomes, followed by a fourth section focusing on the genomics of traits of biological, ecological, and economic interest. In summary, this book is a timely and well-referenced foundational resource for the forest tree community looking to embrace comparative approaches for the study of angiosperm trees.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319493299
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Marking the change in focus of tree genomics from single species to comparative approaches, this book covers biological, genomic, and evolutionary aspects of angiosperm trees that provide information and perspectives to support researchers broadening the focus of their research. The diversity of angiosperm trees in morphology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry has been described and cataloged by various scientific disciplines, but the molecular, genetic, and evolutionary mechanisms underlying this diversity have only recently been explored. Excitingly, advances in genomic and sequencing technologies are ushering a new era of research broadly termed comparative genomics, which simultaneously exploits and describes the evolutionary origins and genetic regulation of traits of interest. Within tree genomics, this research is already underway, as the number of complete genome sequences available for angiosperm trees is increasing at an impressive pace and the number of species for which RNAseq data are available is rapidly expanding. Because they are extensively covered by other literature and are rapidly changing, technical and computational approaches—such as the latest sequencing technologies—are not a main focus of this book. Instead, this comprehensive volume provides a valuable, broader view of tree genomics whose relevance will outlive the particulars of current-day technical approaches. The first section of the book discusses background on the evolution and diversification of angiosperm trees, as well as offers description of the salient features and diversity of the unique physiology and wood anatomy of angiosperm trees. The second section explores the two most advanced model angiosperm tree species (poplars and eucalypts) as well as species that are soon to emerge as new models. The third section describes the structural features and evolutionary histories of angiosperm tree genomes, followed by a fourth section focusing on the genomics of traits of biological, ecological, and economic interest. In summary, this book is a timely and well-referenced foundational resource for the forest tree community looking to embrace comparative approaches for the study of angiosperm trees.