Foreword, G.S. Khush Preface The International Rice Genome Sequencing Project (IRGSP) and Its Impact on Rice Genomics, T. Sasaki Background of Rice Genome Sequencing History of IRGSP IRGSP Sequencing Strategy Sequence Data Analysis Application to Rice Research Application to Cereal Research Perspectives Comprehensive Analysis of Rice Gene Expression by Using the Microarray System: What We Have Learned from the Microarray Project, S. Kikuchi, J. Yazaki, N. Kishimoto, M. Ishikawa, and D. Endo Introduction The Rice Microarray System What Kinds of Knowledge Have Been Accumulated Studies Using the Rice Microarray System to Address the Physiology of This Plant Studies Using the Microarray System to Address the Physiology of Plants Other Than Rice Rice Improvement: Taking Advantage of New Technologies, D.J. Mackill Introduction Achievements and Limitations of Conventional Rice Breeding Linkage Maps and Marker-Assisted Selection Functional Genomics Future Prospects Haploid Breeding in Rice Improvement, S.K. Datta, L.B. Torrizo, G.B. Gregorio, and H.P. Moon Introduction Breeding Objectives and Accomplishments In Vitro Selection Culture Conditions Phenotypic Selection Marker-Assisted Selection of Dihaploids Dihaploids in Genomics Salt-Tolerant Lines Developed Through Anther Culture of F1s Use of Another Culture in Transgenics Conclusions and Future Prospects Hybrid Rice Technology, S.S. Virmani and I. Kumar Introduction Extent of Heterosis and Its Physiological Basis Accomplishment in Developing and Commercializing Rice Hybrids in China and Outside Genetic Tools for Developing Rice Hybrids Hybrid Rice Seed Production Biotechnological Tools for Hybrid Rice Breeding and Seed Production Economic Considerations in Hybrid Rice Technology Current Approaches to Improve Yield Heterosis Current Approaches for Grain Quality Improvement in Hybrid Rice Future Outlook Stem Borer Resistance: Bt Rice, N. Baisakh and S. K. Datta Introduction Major Insect Pests of Rice Crop Protection Strategies: Pros and Cons Bt Insecticidal Protein Historical Development in Genetic Engineering for Bt Transgenics Concerns Over Introducing Bt Crops in the Field/Market Conclusion Biotechnological Approach of Disease Resistance in Rice, K. Datta and S.K. Datta Introduction Defense Mechanisms in Plants Disease Resistance in Rice Conclusions Molecular Aspects of Rice Blast Disease Resistance: Insights from Structural and Functional Analysis of the Pi-Ta and AVR-Pita Gene Pair, Y. Jia and B. Valent Introduction Rice Pi-Ta Gene Magnaporthe grisea AVR-Pita Gene Current Challenges in Rice Blast Research Future Perspectives Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Rice, A. Grover, A. Chandramouli, S. Agarwal, S. Katiyar-Agarwal, M. Agarwal, and C. Sahi Introduction Worldwide Impact of Abiotic Stresses in Rice Cultivation Basic Tenets of Abiotic Stress Responses in Rice Molecular Changes Associated with Abiotic Stresses Development of Abiotic Stress-Tolerant Transgenic Rice Genomics and Proteomics of Abiotic Stresses in Rice Research Gaps and Future Prospects Rice End Use Quality, J. S. Bao, R. Fjellstrom, and C. Bergman Introduction Current Understanding Future Prospects Potential Barriers to Technology Having a Full Impact Genetically Improved Nutrition in Rice, S.K. Datta Introduction Rice Genome and Nutrition Profile Transgenic Approach to Improve Carotenoids in Rice Effect of Cooking on Carotenoids Profile Evaluation of Iron in Rice Germplasm Development of Transgenic High-Iron Rice Histochemical Localization of Ferritin Protein and Beta-Carotene in Rice Seeds Estimation of Iron in Rice Grain Synergism of Iron, Zinc, and Beta-Carotene Interaction and Absorption in Rice Grain Evaluation of “Golden Rice”; and High-Iron Rice Under Screen House Conditions Bioavailability of Plant-Based Carotenoids and Iron Carotenoids and Beta-Carotene Bioavailability Iron and Zinc Bioavailability and the Role of Phytic Acid Improvement of Lysine and Other Nutrients Conclusion Expression of Human Milk Proteins in Mature Rice Grains, S. Nandi and N. Huang Introduction Selection of Promoters and Plant Transformation Expression of HLYS and HLF in Rice Grain Inheritance and Stability of Expression Molecular Weight and Glycosylation N-Terminal Amino Acid Sequence and Surface Charges Antimicrobial Activity pH Treatment Nutrient Value Factors That Contribute to High Expression Levels Utilization of Recombinant LYS and LF Future Prospect Nitrogen Fixation in Rice: A Reality or Dream, M. Dey and S.K. Datta Relevance of the Genomic Era: An Introduction Nodulation and Legumes An Evolutionary Perspective of Symbiosis Discussion: The Context of Rice Rice for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security, M.S. Swaminathan and S. Appa Rao Introduction: Challenges Ahead Rice for Food and Nutrition Security Producing More Sustainably: Shifting to an Era of Precision Farming Research Strategies and Priorities Conclusions Food Safety of Transgenic Crops, B.M. Chassy Introduction Principles of Safety Assessment of Transgenic Crops Safety Questions Common to All Novel Foods Safety Issues for Transgenic Rice Consumer Acceptance of Transgenic Crops and Foods: The Way Forward Index Reference Notes Included
