BookEzio Portis, Alberto Acquadro, Sergio Lanteri, editors.
Summary: This book presents the latest information on the genetics and genomics of the globe artichoke. It focuses on the latest findings, tools and strategies employed in genome sequencing, physical map development and QTL analyses, as well as genomic resources. The re-sequencing of four globe artichoke genotypes, representative of the core varietal types in cultivation, as well as the genotype of cultivated cardoon, has recently been completed. Here, the five genomes are reconstructed at the chromosome scale and annotated. Moreover, functional SNP analyses highlight numerous genetic variants, which represent key tools for dissecting the path from sequence variation to phenotype, as well as for designing effective diagnostic markers. The wealth of information provided here offers a valuable asset for scientists, plant breeders and students alike.
Contents:
Intro; Preface to the Series; Preface; Contents; 1 Cynara cardunculus L.: Historical and Economic Importance, Botanical Descriptions, Genetic Resources and Traditional Uses; Abstract; 1.1 Historical Outline, Spread in the World and Economic Importance; 1.2 Botanical Classification and Description of the Species; 1.2.1 Globe Artichoke; 1.2.2 Cultivated Cardoon; 1.2.3 Wild Artichoke or Wild Cardoon; 1.3 Genetic Resources; 1.4 Congener Species; 1.5 Traditional Uses; 1.5.1 Globe Artichoke; 1.5.2 Cultivated Cardoon; 1.5.3 Wild Cardoon; References; 2 Cynara cardunculus Propagation; Abstract 2.1 Introduction2.2 Vegetative Propagation; 2.2.1 An Overview; 2.2.2 Globe Artichoke Vegetative Propagation; 2.2.3 Clones Around the World; 2.2.4 Clones Improvement and Cultural Practices; 2.2.5 Clones Propagation and Agronomical Issues; 2.2.6 Micropropagation; 2.3 Seed Propagation of Globe Artichoke and Cultivated Cardoon; 2.3.1 Overview; 2.3.2 Factors Affecting Seed Germination; 2.3.2.1 Temperature; 2.3.2.2 Salinity; 2.3.2.3 Seed Priming; 2.3.2.4 Chemicals and Biological Treatments; 2.3.3 Seed Yield; 2.3.4 Strategies to Improve Nursery Growing Techniques; 2.4 F1 Hybrids in Globe Artichoke 2.4.1 Overview of Crossing System and the Genetic at the Base of F1 Globe Artichoke Hybrids2.4.2 Historical Events in the Globe Artichoke F1 Hybrids Set up; 2.4.3 Globe Artichoke F1 Hybrids: Advantages and Disadvantages of Their Obtaining and Growing; 2.4.4 Procedures to Obtain Globe Artichoke F1 Hybrids; References; 3 Globe Artichoke Tissue Culture and Its Biotechnological Application; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 In Vitro Propagation; 3.2.1 Overview; 3.2.2 Sterilization of the Explants; 3.2.3 Culture Media; 3.2.4 Meristem Culture; 3.2.5 Shoot Multiplication; 3.2.6 Root Induction 3.2.7 Plant Establishment3.3 Production of Virus-Free Plants; 3.3.1 Overview; 3.3.2 Virus Eradication in Globe Artichoke; 3.4 Plant Tissue Culture for Biotechnology; 3.4.1 Overview; 3.4.2 Callus Induction and Culture; 3.4.3 Protoplast Isolation and Culture; 3.4.4 Plant Regeneration; 3.4.5 Genetic Transformation; 3.4.6 Secondary Metabolite Production from In Vitro Culture; 3.5 Germplasm Maintenance and Conservation; 3.5.1 Overview; 3.5.2 Short-Term Conservation; 3.5.3 Medium-Term Conservation: Slow Growth; 3.5.4 Long-Term Conservation: Cryopreservation; References 4 Cynara cardunculus as a Multiuse Crop Abstract; 4.1 Biomass for Energy; 4.1.1 Aboveground Biomass Yield; 4.1.2 Biomass for Direct Combustion: Heating Power; 4.1.3 Energy Yield Per Hectare; 4.2 Biomethane Production; 4.3 Bio-ethanol Production; 4.4 Oil Production (From Seeds); 4.5 Cellulose, Pulp and Paper; 4.6 Use in Animal Feeding; 4.6.1 Green Forage and Harvest By-Products; 4.6.2 Seeds; 4.7 Use of Florets in Dairy Industry; 4.7.1 Proteinases; 4.7.2 Proteinases Extraction from Florets; 4.7.3 Rennet in Cheesemaking; 4.8 Use as Ornamental Plant; References