The Role of Chromosomal Change in Plant Evolution

by Donald A. Levin

Overview

The application of molecular technology has greatly increased our understanding of the role of chromosomal change in plant evolution. There is now a broad database on genome size variation within and among species and a wide array of nuclear and cytoplasmic genetic markers. There is a variety of literatures addressing this subject but much of it is scattered. This book created a contemporary synthesis of work in this area and addresses issues such as herogeneity, polyploidy, chromosomal rearrangements within species and phenotypic consequences of chromosome doubling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195138603
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/28/2002
Series:	Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	9.42(w) x 6.16(h) x 0.52(d)

Table of Contents

1. Heterogeneity in Genome Size2. Chromosomal Rearrangements within Species3. Euploid and Aneuploid Diversification within Genera4. Chromosomal Barriers to Interspecific Gene Exchange5. Permanent Translocation Heterozygosity6. Polyploidy: Incidence, Types, and Modes of Establishment7. Phenotypic Consequences of Chromosome Doubling8. Chromosomal and Genetic Consequences of Chromosome Doubling9. The Evolution of Polyploid LineagesBibliographyIndex