Cytogenetics

Author: Li Jilin, Xu Xiangling
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book focuses on chromosomal genetics, applying the achievements of modern molecular genetics to explore mechanisms in cytogenetics based on classical cytogenetics. The book is divided into 10 chapters, with the first 8 chapters covering the fundamentals of chromosomal genetics. Chapter 9 discusses cytoplasmic genetics, emphasizing recent advances in cytoplasmic genetics research and the mechanisms of cytoplasmic male sterility. Chapter 10 focuses on plant chromosome engineering, with wheat chromosome engineering as a key example, integrating theoretical and practical aspects as well as classical chromosome engineering with modern chromosome manipulation. The book is concise in language, rich in illustrations, easy to understand, and highly readable. It is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, and breeders in the field of genetics.