The Bitter Gourd Genome
Author | : Chittaranjan Kole |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2020-01-29 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3030150623 |
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This book focusing on the bitter gourd genome is the first comprehensive compilation of knowledge on the botany, cytogenetical analysis, genetic resources and diversity, traditional breeding, tissue culture and genetic transformation, whole genome sequencing and comparative genomics in the Cucurbitaceae family. It discusses the biochemical profile of the bioactives present in this horticultural crop, used both as a vegetable and as a medicine, and also addresses sex determination in bitter gourd. Written by respected international experts, the book is useful to students, teachers and scientists in academia, as well as seed companies and pharmaceutical industries.