Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Maize

Sequencing of the maize genome has opened up new opportunities in maize breeding, genetics and genomics research. This book highlights modern trends in development of hybrids, analysis of genetic diversity, molecular breeding, comparative and functional genomics, epigenomicsand proteomics in maize. The use of maize in biofuels, phytoremediation and pharmaceuticals is also highlighted. Current research trends, future research directions and challenges are discussed by a panel of experts from all over the world.

Essential Information, Kefeng Li and Wusirika Ramakrishna Genetics, Martin BohnBreeding and Diversity, Major M. Goodman, James B. Holland, and J. Jesus Sanchez G.Genomic Distribution of Genetic Diversity in Elite Maize Germplasm, Christine Hainey, J. AntoniRafalski, Michael Hanafey, Ying Zhang, William Krespan, Stanley D. Luck, Oscar S. Smith andGeoff Graham, and Scott TingeyGenetic Inference on Quantitative Traits through Linkage and Association Studies, Seth C. Murray and Randall J. WisserMolecular Breeding for Tropical Maize Improvement, BM Prasanna, Raman Babu, Sudha Nair, Kassa Semagn, Vijay Chaikam, Jill Cairns, Xuecai Zhang, Yunbi Xu, and Michael OlsenGenome Sequencing, Jinsheng LaiComparative Genomics, Rafi Shaik and Wusirika Ramakrishna, Functional Genomics, Christine M. Gaultand and A. Mark SettlesEpigenomics, Thelma F. Madzima, Amy Sloan, Linda Stroud, and Karen M. McGinnisProteomic Research Progress in Maize Development, Stress Response and Heterosis, Jihua Tang, Zhiyuan Fu, and Baichen WangDatabases, Mary Schaeffer Sustainable Use of Maize in Biofuels, Phytoremediation and Pharmaceuticals, RupaliDatta and Geoffrey KinradFuture Prospects, James A. Birchler and Mei Guo

Ramakrishna Wusirika, Martin Bohn, Jinsheng Lai, Chittaranjan Kole