Chromosome Botany

Name: Chromosome Botany
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

The book covers both the basics of plant chromosomes as well as advances such as molecular characteristics, to give the reader an understanding of the chromosome as vehicle of hereditary transmission. It is meant for all levels of students in genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. > The book covers both the basics of plant chromosomes as well as advances such as molecular characteristics, to give the reader an understanding of the chromosome as vehicle of hereditary transmission. It is meant for all levels of students in genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. > Chromosome structure and components; Chromosomes and cell division; Karyotype concept; Chromosomal changes and biodiversity; Characteristics of chromosome in different plant groups; Chromosomes behavior in differentiation; Nuclear DNA and plant evolution; Sex chromosome differentiation; Identification of chromosome segments; External agents in the induction of gene and chromosome alterations; Appendix