The role of chromosomal change in plant evolution / Donald A. Levin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Levin, Donald A., author.

Series:

Oxford series in ecology and evolution.

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford series in ecology and evolution

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plant chromosomes.

Plants--Evolution.

Plants.

Physical Description:

vii, 230 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2023.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The application of molecular technology has greatly increased our understanding of the role of chromosomal change in plant evolution. This book addresses issues such as heterogeneity, chromosomal rearrangements within species and phenotypic consequences of chromosome doubling.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

1. Heterogeneity in Genome Size

2. Chromosomal Rearrangements within Species

3. Euploid and Aneuploid Diversification within Genera

4. Chromosomal Barriers to Interspecific Gene Exchange

5. Permanent Translocation Heterozygosity

6. Polyploidy: Incidence, Types, and Modes of Establishment

7. Phenotypic Consequences of Chromosome Doubling

8. Chromosomal and Genetic Consequences of Chromosome Doubling

9. The Evolution of Polyploid Lineages

Bibliography

Index

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O

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T

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Z.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Derived record based on print version record and publisher information.

ISBN:

0-19-770192-2

1-280-83472-2

9786610834723

0-19-535012-X

OCLC:

476260422