Rice Improvement in the Genomics Era Book

Foreword, G.S. Khush Preface
The International Rice Genome Sequencing Project (IRGSP) and Its Impact on Rice Genomics, T. Sasaki
Background of Rice Genome Sequencing History of IRGSP IRGSP Sequencing Strategy Sequence Data Analysis Application to Rice Research Application to Cereal Research Perspectives
Comprehensive Analysis of Rice Gene Expression by Using the Microarray System: What We Have Learned from the Microarray Project, S. Kikuchi, J. Yazaki, N. Kishimoto, M. Ishikawa, and D. Endo
Introduction The Rice Microarray System What Kinds of Knowledge Have Been Accumulated Studies Using the Rice Microarray System to Address the Physiology of This Plant Studies Using the Microarray System to Address the Physiology of Plants Other Than Rice
Rice Improvement: Taking Advantage of New Technologies, D.J. Mackill
Introduction Achievements and Limitations of Conventional Rice Breeding Linkage Maps and Marker-Assisted Selection Functional Genomics Future Prospects
Haploid Breeding in Rice Improvement, S.K. Datta, L.B. Torrizo, G.B. Gregorio, and H.P. Moon
Introduction Breeding Objectives and Accomplishments In Vitro Selection Culture Conditions Phenotypic Selection Marker-Assisted Selection of Dihaploids Dihaploids in Genomics Salt-Tolerant Lines Developed Through Anther Culture of F1s Use of Another Culture in Transgenics Conclusions and Future Prospects
Hybrid Rice Technology, S.S. Virmani and I. Kumar
Introduction Extent of Heterosis and Its Physiological Basis Accomplishment in Developing and Commercializing Rice Hybrids in China and Outside Genetic Tools for Developing Rice Hybrids Hybrid Rice Seed Production Biotechnological Tools for Hybrid Rice Breeding and Seed Production Economic Considerations in Hybrid Rice Technology Current Approaches to Improve Yield Heterosis Current Approaches for Grain Quality Improvement in Hybrid Rice Future Outlook
Stem Borer Resistance: Bt Rice, N. Baisakh and S. K. Datta
Introduction Major Insect Pests of Rice Crop Protection Strategies: Pros and Cons Bt Insecticidal Protein Historical Development in Genetic Engineering for Bt Transgenics Concerns Over Introducing Bt Crops in the Field/Market Conclusion
Biotechnological Approach of Disease Resistance in Rice, K. Datta and S.K. Datta
Introduction Defense Mechanisms in Plants Disease Resistance in Rice Conclusions
Molecular Aspects of Rice Blast Disease Resistance: Insights from Structural and Functional Analysis of the Pi-Ta and AVR-Pita Gene Pair, Y. Jia and B. Valent
Introduction Rice Pi-Ta Gene Magnaporthe grisea AVR-Pita Gene Current Challenges in Rice Blast Research Future Perspectives
Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Rice, A. Grover, A. Chandramouli, S. Agarwal, S. Katiyar-Agarwal, M. Agarwal, and C. Sahi
Introduction Worldwide Impact of Abiotic Stresses in Rice Cultivation Basic Tenets of Abiotic Stress Responses in Rice Molecular Changes Associated with Abiotic Stresses Development of Abiotic Stress-Tolerant Transgenic Rice Genomics and Proteomics of Abiotic Stresses in Rice Research Gaps and Future Prospects
Rice End Use Quality, J. S. Bao, R. Fjellstrom, and C. Bergman
Introduction Current Understanding Future Prospects Potential Barriers to Technology Having a Full Impact
Genetically Improved Nutrition in Rice, S.K. Datta
Introduction Rice Genome and Nutrition Profile Transgenic Approach to Improve Carotenoids in Rice Effect of Cooking on Carotenoids Profile Evaluation of Iron in Rice Germplasm Development of Transgenic High-Iron Rice Histochemical Localization of Ferritin Protein and Beta-Carotene in Rice Seeds Estimation of Iron in Rice Grain Synergism of Iron, Zinc, and Beta-Carotene Interaction and Absorption in Rice Grain Evaluation of “Golden Rice”; and High-Iron Rice Under Screen House Conditions Bioavailability of Plant-Based Carotenoids and Iron Carotenoids and Beta-Carotene Bioavailability Iron and Zinc Bioavailability and the Role of Phytic Acid Improvement of Lysine and Other Nutrients Conclusion
Expression of Human Milk Proteins in Mature Rice Grains, S. Nandi and N. Huang
Introduction Selection of Promoters and Plant Transformation Expression of HLYS and HLF in Rice Grain Inheritance and Stability of Expression Molecular Weight and Glycosylation N-Terminal Amino Acid Sequence and Surface Charges Antimicrobial Activity pH Treatment Nutrient Value Factors That Contribute to High Expression Levels Utilization of Recombinant LYS and LF Future Prospect
Nitrogen Fixation in Rice: A Reality or Dream, M. Dey and S.K. Datta
Relevance of the Genomic Era: An Introduction Nodulation and Legumes An Evolutionary Perspective of Symbiosis Discussion: The Context of Rice
Rice for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security, M.S. Swaminathan and S. Appa Rao
Introduction: Challenges Ahead Rice for Food and Nutrition Security Producing More Sustainably: Shifting to an Era of Precision Farming Research Strategies and Priorities Conclusions
Food Safety of Transgenic Crops, B.M. Chassy
Introduction Principles of Safety Assessment of Transgenic Crops Safety Questions Common to All Novel Foods Safety Issues for Transgenic Rice Consumer Acceptance of Transgenic Crops and Foods: The Way Forward Index Reference Notes Included