Omics in Horticultural Crops

Omics in Horticulture Crops presents a comprehensive view of germplasms diversity, genetic evolution, genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics of the fruit crops (temperate, tropical and subtropical fruits, fruit nuts, berries), vegetables, tuberous crop, ornamental and floricultural crops and medicinal aromatic plants. Genetic diversity is a key factor in successful breeding of cultivars, and is increasingly important as new growing environments, climate impact, and demand for increased yields continue to grow. Information regarding phenomics, genetic diversity, phylogenetic studies, genome sequencing, and genome barcoding through the utilization of molecular markers plays an imperative role in the characterization and effective utilization of diverse germplasm. Desired traits can be determined and sequenced through specific sequence-based markers. Functional markers are efficient tools for the evaluation of disease resistant genes in the horticultural crops and important agronomic and yield traits can be sequenced through QTLs mapping and genome association. Further, genetic diversity information of inter-population as well as intra-population is helpful for environmental conservation. Omics in Horticulture Crops is a valuable reference for researchers and academics seeking to improve cultivar productivity through enhanced genetic diversity, while retaining optimal traits and protecting the growing environment. Highlights perspectives, progress and promises of -omics application Provides a systematic overview of origin, progenitor and domestication process as well as genetic insights Includes full range of horticultural crops