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Weedy and Invasive Plant Genomics

ISBN: 978-0-813-80619-8

September 2009

Wiley-Blackwell

272 pages

Description
Weedy and Invasive Plant Genomics offers a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on genetic and genomics research in weedy and invasive plants. Forward-looking in its approach, the work also assesses the areas of future research necessary to defeat these agricultural pests. This research-based, scholarly work engenders a further understanding of weeds and invasive plants, opening avenues for developing more effective methods of managing them. This volume will be a necessary reference for weed scientists, agrochemical industry researchers, conservation geneticist, and plant biologists.
About the Author
C. Neal Stewart is Racheff Chair of Excellence in Plant Molecular Genetics and Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee.
Features

  • Thoroughly covers genetic and genomics research in weedy and invasive plants

  • Identifies future areas of research necessary to managing weedy and invasive species

  • Applies advances in genomics to these specific plants

  • Written by an international team of experts in the field