In recent past, genomic tools especially molecular markers have been extensively used for
understanding genome dynamics as well for applied aspects in crop breeding. Several new …

This two-volume book collects 48 manuscripts that present a timely state-of-theart view on
how genomics of plant genetic resources contributes to improve our capacity to characterize …

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The completion of reference genome sequences for many important crops and the ability to
perform high-throughput resequencing are providing opportunities for improving our …

Major improvements in crop yield are needed to keep pace with population growth and
climate change. While plant breeding efforts have greatly benefited from advances in …

Crop production needs to increase to secure future food supplies, while reducing its impact
on ecosystems. Detailed characterization of plant genomes and genetic diversity is crucial …

The application of genomics for crop improvement is relatively new, evolving from more
traditional breeding approaches which relied predominantly on phenotypic selection …

This special issue of Plant Genetic Resources has assembled 52 short articles selected
among the over 350 oral and poster communications presented during the 2nd International …

Genomics is playing an increasing role in plant breeding and this is accelerating with the
rapid advances in genome technology. Translating the vast abundance of data being …

Improved genetic, genomic and statistical technologies have increased the capacity to
enrich breeding populations for key alleles underpinning adaptation and continued genetic …