The Role of Chromosomal Change in Plant Evolution
Author | : Donald A. Levin |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2002-11-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195350128 |
ISBN-13 | : 019535012X |
Rating | : 4/5 (12X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Role of Chromosomal Change in Plant Evolution written by Donald A. Levin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-11-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of new molecular technology has greatly increased our understanding of the role of chromosomal change in plant evolution. There is now a broad database on genome size variation within and among species and a wide array of nuclear and cytoplasmic genetic markers. There is a variety of literatures addressing this subject but much of it is scattered. This book created a contemporary synthesis or work in this area and addresses issues such as herogeneity, polyploidy, chromosomal rearrangements within species and phenotypic consequences of chromosome doubling.