Chromosome Biology

ISBN-13: 9781461374701 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 401 str.

Rudi Appels; R. Morris; Bikram S. Gill

Opis

Chromosome biology has been brought to a golden age by phenomenal advanced in molecular genetics and techniques. This is true in the plant arena, and it is becoming increasingly true in animal studies, where chromosomes are more difficult to work with. With advanced knowledge of transformation, scientists can tell exactly where a new element enters a chromosome. Conversely, molecular biologists can make large mistakes if they do not understand the behavior of chromosomes.
Written by internationally recognized experts in the field, this book is the most authoritative work on the subject to date. Students of genetics, crop science and plant breeding, entomology, animal science, and related fields will benefit from this comprehensive and practical textbook.

Spis treści

Part I: Introduction to the Study of Chromosomes. 1. Introduction 2. A Historical Perspective on Chromosome Structure, Function, and Behavior. 3. Microscopes: Basic Tools for Cytogenetics. Part II: Mitosis Meiosis and Chromosomal Karyotypes. 4. Chromosomes in the Mitotic Cell Cycle. 5. Meiosis and Gamete Formation: A View of Chromosomes in the Germline. 6. Chromosome Morphology and Number. Part III: Chromosome Structure and Rearrangements. 7. Structural Stability of Chromosomes. 8. Losses and Gains of Chromosome Segments. 9. Rearrangements of Chromosome Segments. Part IV: Chromosome Polyploidy, Aneuploidy, and Haploidy. 10. Multiples of Basic Chromosome Numbers - Polyploidy. 11. Deviations from Basic Chromosome Numbers - Aneuploidy. 12. The Cytogenetic Analysis of Haploids. Part V: Gene Locations, Genetic Manipulations, and Rearrangements. 13. Locating Genes in Diploids Using Chromosome Aberrations. 14. Locating Genes in Polyploids Using Chromosome Aberrations. 15. Gene Transfers by Chromosome Manipulations. Part VI: DNA Organization, Structure, Replication. 16. Organization of DNA Sequences in Protosomes and Chromosomes. 17. Variable Structure and Folding of DNA. 18. Replication of Protosomes and Chromosomes. Part VII: In Situ Hybridization, Chromosome Landmarks, Genetic Mapping. 19. Exploring Chromosomes by In Situ Biochemical Reactions. 20. Molecular Analysis of Chromosomal Landmarks. 21. Genetic and Molecular Mapping of Chromosomes. Part VIII: Cytoplasmic DNA, Genetic Engineering, Organisms of Importance. 22. Cytoplasmic DNA and Maternally Inherited Traits. 23. Engineering the Genome. 24. Organisms of Importance to Genetics and Cytogenetics. Index.