Genomics of Tropical Crop Plants - Moore, Paul H.; Ming, Ray.; SpringerLink (Online service) (New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2008)
Tropical Environments, Biodiversity, and the Origin of Crops -- International Programs and the Use of Modern Biotechnologies for Crop Improvement -- Transgenics for New Plant Products, Applications to Tropical Crops -- Genomics of Banana and Plantain (Musa spp.), Major Staple Crops in the Tropics -- Genomics of Phaseolus Beans, a Major Source of Dietary Protein and Micronutrients in the Tropics -- Genomics of Theobroma cacao, "the Food of the Gods" -- Chickpea, a Common Source of Protein and Starch in the Semi-Arid ropics -- Genomics of Citrus, a Major Fruit Crop of Tropical and Subtropical Regions -- Genomics of Coffee One of the World's Largest Traded Commodities -- Cowpea, a Multifunctional Legume -- Genomics of Eucalyptus, a Global Tree for Energy, Paper, and Wood -- Ginger and Turmeric Ancient Spices and Modern Medicines -- Genomics of Macadamia, a Recently Domesticated Tree Nut Crop -- Genomics of Tropical Maize, a Staple Food and Feed across the World -- Molecular Research in Oil Palm, the Key Oil Crop for the Future -- Genomics of Papaya a Common Source of Vitamins in the Tropics -- Genomics of Peanut, a Major Source of Oil and Protein -- Genomics of Pineapple, Crowning The King of Tropical Fruits -- Genomics of Tropical Solanaceous Species: Established and Emerging Crops -- Genomics of Sorghum, a Semi-Arid Cereal and Emerging Model for Tropical Grass Genomics -- Sugarcane: A Major Source of Sweetness, Alcohol, and Bio-energy -- Genomics of Wheat, the Basis of Our Daily Bread -- Genomics of Yams, a Common Source of Food and Medicine in the Tropics.
Keywords: Plant science; Botany; Plant genetics; Plant pathology; Plant Sciences; Plant Genetics and Genomics; Plant Pathology