Offers up-to-date insights into the latest progress in genome sequencing and analysis

Demonstrates how scientific results in plant genomics can be used to improve plant breeding
Includes contributions of an international board of authors

Inhalt
Economic/Academic importance.- Cytology.- Background of the sequencing initiatives and genome sequence delivery.- Genetic map, QTLs, association study and genes cloning.- Deciphering genome organization of the B. napus polyploid (including genome assembling and annotation).- TE.- Syntenic genes from alpha to triplication and sextuplication.- Homoeologous Exchanges and Gene loss generate diversity and differentiate the B. napus genome from that of its ancestors.- Epigenomics and Alternative splicing.- Asymmetrical evolution.