Chromosome and Genomic Engineering in Plants

This volume assembles protocols for chromosome engineering and genome editing that are needed in two recently developed approaches for manipulating chromosomal and genomic DNA in plants. The first approach is a "plant chromosome vector" system that allows us to introduce desired genes or DNA into target sites on the chromosome vector, particularly by sequence-specific recombination. The second approach is "genome-editing," which makes it possible to introduce mutations into any of the genes of DNA that we wish to change. In addition, this book also covers other related techniques used to accelerate progress in plant chromosome and genome engineering. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.§§Cutting-edge and thorough, Chromosome and Genomic Engineering in Plants: Methods and Protocols provides a comprehensive source of protocols and other necessary information to anyone interested in this field of study.§§