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Title Germplasm : characteristics, diversity and preservation / Melanie Walton, editor
Published Hauppauge, New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2016]

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Description 1 online resource
Series Genetics - research and issues
Plant science research and practices
Genetics--research and issues series.
Plant science research and practices.
Contents Preface; Chapter 1; Melon Germplasm Characteristics, Diversity, Preservation and Uses; Abstract; 1. General Introduction: The Need for Germplasm Banks; 2. Collection, Conservation, Characterization and Evaluation of Melon Resources; 3. Melon Genetic Resources Management; 3.1. Morphological Markers; 3.2. Biochemical Markers: Isozymes; 3.3. Genetic Markers; 3.4. Core Collections; 4. Uses of Melon Germplasm; 5. Challenges and Prospects; References; Chapter 2; Preservation and Characterization of Woodland Grape (Vitis vinifera ssp. sylvestris GMEL.) Genotypes of the Szigetköz, Hungary
AbstractIntroduction; Materials and Methods; Results; Discussion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 3; A Mini Review on Morphological and Genetic Diversity of Sweet (Prunus Avium L.) and Sour Cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) Cultivars; Abstract; Introduction; Morphological Traits; Isoenzyme Analysis; Genetic Diversity Studies with Molecular Markers; Sweet Cherry; Sour Cherry; S-Allele Genotyping; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4; Research on Purple Seed Stain of Soybean: Germplasm Screening and Genetic Resistance; Abstract; Introduction; Disease Symptoms; The Causal Agents
Disease Development and EpidemiologyDisease Management; Soybean Germplasm Screening for Resistance to Purple Seed Stain; Evaluation of Soybean Cultivars for Reaction to Cercospora Leaf Blight; Genetic Resistance; Summary; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5; Somatic and Gonadal Tissue Cryopreservation: An Alternative Tool for the Germplasm Conservation in Wild Mammals; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. The Testicular Tissue; 2.1. Tissue Source; 2.2. Tissue Preparations; 2.3. Cryopreservation Techniques and Evaluations; Freezing Protocols; Addition of Cryoprotectant Agents; Tissue Analysis
2.4. Use of Testicular Tissue in the Conservation Programs3. The Ovarian Tissue; 3.1. Tissue Source and Preparation; 3.2. Cryopreservation Techniques and Evaluations; 3.3. Current Applications of Ovarian Tissue in Conservation Programs; 4. The Somatic Tissue; 4.1. Tissue Sources; Skin Biopsy; Others Sources of Somatic Tissues; 4.2. Tissue Preparations; 4.3. Cryopreservation Techniques and Evaluations; 4.4. Use of Somatic Tissue in the Conservation Programs; 5. General Considerations; References; Biographical Sketch; Index
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher
Subject Germplasm resources, Plant.
Germplasm resources, Animal.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General.
Germplasm resources, Animal
Germplasm resources, Plant
Form Electronic book
Author Walton, Melanie, editor
LC no. 2016047112
ISBN 9781536103601
1536103608