This book covers topics of germplasm utilization and conservation, modern genomic approaches, functional genomics, transgenics, cryogenics, bioinformatics, molecular markers, gene mapping, genome-wide associations, and gene editing of legume crops. It provides the latest developments in the field if genetics and genomics utilized to improve the yield and nutrient quality of legume crops. Each chapter comprises an in-depth discussion of the subject and is supported with high-quality, colored photographs, illustrations, data and future research prospects. The chapters are written and reviewed by internationally reputable scientists. This reference work is suitable for graduate students, researchers, scientists and policymakers specializing in agriculture, biotechnology, and molecular breeding. It is also beneficial for agricultural companies and other stakeholders of the field.
MUTATION BREEDING TECHNIQUES FOR CROP IMPROVEMENT.- Legume crops and their role in achieving sustainable agriculture.- Mutation Breeding for trait improvement in legumes.- Different Omics approaches in the improvement of legumes: Obstacles and Achievements.- Molecular markers based genetic improvement in legumes.- Forward and reverse genetics in legume breeding.- Genomic Accelerated Breeding in Pulses.- MicroRNA in biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in legumes.- Speed Breeding and Genomic Selection for Accelerating Legume Improvement.- Genome wide association studies in legumes- A genetic Prospective.- Sequencing-Based Approaches for Improving Legume Crops.- Genome editing technologies for biotic stress tolerance in legumes.- Role of Next-Generation Sequencing for the Improvement of Legume Crops.- Genomic strategies for improving biotic stress tolerance in legumes.- Genetic Engineering in Legume Crops.- Genome editing technologies for abiotic stress tolerance in legumes.- CRI
SPR/Cas mediated genome editing for legume improvement.- Genomics assisted trait improvement in Pigeonpea.- Chickpea improvement in the post-genomics era.- Lentil improvement through genomic approaches.- Mungbean [ Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]: Omics for Trait Discovery and Crop Improvement.- Molecular mapping of genes and QTLs of important traits in cowpea.- Genetic and genomic approaches in blackgram: current progress and future research.- Genetic improvement of grasspea (Lathyrus sativus L.) through application of genomics technologies.- Genetics and Omics approaches for moth bean improvement.- Genomics assisted germplasm characterization and trait mapping in ricebean (Vigna umbellata).- Genomic approaches in Bambara Groundnut.- Genetic improvement in African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa).- Genetic Improvement of Vigna luteola.- TRAIT IMPROVEMENT IN VIGNA RACEMOSA: GENETICS AND GENOMICS.- TRAITS IMPROVEMENT IN PARKIA ROXBURGHII G. DON (FABACEAE).- Genome Insights in Marama b
ean (Tylosema esculentum L.).- Trait improvement in Kersting s groundnut (Kerstingiella geocarpa Harms).- Trait improvement in winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.).- Genomics, transcriptomics and trait mapping of pea (Pisum Sativum L.).- Genomic Approaches in Dry Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).- Developments in genomic approaches in lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus).- Targeting Induced Local Lesions IN Genomes (TILLING) in legumes.- Transgenic Techniques for legume Improvement.- Genomic strategies for improving abiotic stress tolerance in legumes.- Genomic strategies for improving yield and yield-attributing traits in legumes.- RNA Interference (RNAi) Technology for improvement in legumes.- Genetic advances in the trait improvement of groundnut (Arachis hypogea).- Genomics assisted germplasm characterization and trait mapping in adzuki bean (Vigna angularis).- Trait improvement in Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum).- Genetic improvement in Horse gram (Macrotyloma unifl
orum).- Genetic improvement of Vigna vexillate.- Trait improvement in V. oblongifolia.- Trait improvement in Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean).- Trait improvement in jack and sword bean (Canavalia sp.).- Genetic Improvement in Soybean.- Genetic improvement in Cluster bean.- Advances in Genomic Approaches in Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus).- Advances in Genetics and Genomics for the improvement of faba bean.
