This reference book provides information on plant cytogenetics for students, instructors, and researchers. Topics covered by international experts include classical cytogenetics of plant genomes; plant chromosome structure; functional, molecular cytology; and genome dynamics. In addition, chapters are included on several methods in plant cytogenetics, informatics, and even laboratory exercises for aspiring or practiced instructors. The book provides a unique combination of historical and modern subject matter, revealing the central role of plant cytogenetics in plant genetics and genomics as currently practiced. This breadth of coverage, together with the inclusion of methods and instruction, is intended to convey a deep and useful appreciation for plant cytogenetics. We hope it will inform and inspire students, researchers, and teachers to continue to employ plant cytogenetics to address fundamental questions about the cytology of plant chromosomes and genomes for years to come.

Hank W. Bass is a Professor in the Department of Biological Science at Florida State University.

James A. Birchler is a Professor in the Division of Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri.

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Plant Chromosomal Deletions, Insertions, and. Rearrangements.- Genome Structure and Chromosome. Function.- Plant B Chromosomeswhat makes them different?.- Cytogenetic Mapping in Plants.- DNA and Chromatin Fiberbased Plant Cytogenetics.- Plant Centromeres.- Plant Telomeres.- Genetics and Cytology of Meiotic Chromosome Behavior in Plants.- Chromosomal Distribution and Functional Interpretation of Epigenetic Histone Marks in Plants.- Chromosome microdissection and utilization of microisolated DNA.- Maize Antibody Procedures: Immunolocalization and Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP).- Methods of Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization on Extended DNA Fibers (fiber-FISH).- Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization and in Situ PCR.- Plant Cytogenetics in Genome Databases.- Practical Laboratory Exercises for Plant Molecular Cytogenetics.