About the Book
This new two-volume set presents the classical and advanced aspects of chromosomal and genomic structures and functions with special reference to chromosomes and cell division, providing a comprehensive resource for beginners, experts, and those venturing into the fascinating science of chromosomes and cell division.
Chromosomal and Genomic Structures and Functions: Volume 1: Chromosomes and Cell Divisions, discusses biotechnology and its applications, the chromosomal theory of inheritance, the chromosome itself, the types of cell division (mitosis and meiosis), structural changes in chromosomes, genes and cell division, sex determination, chromosome and mutations, and chromosomal movements during cell division.
These chapters present in-depth studies of the relationships and functional mechanisms of chromosomes, genes, and biological mechanisms to the benefit of organisms at large and humans in particular. Understanding these biological concepts of chromosomal and genomic structures and functions has made a profound effect on society, leading to better health through improved inheritance patterns, accurate disease diagnosis, a better understanding of human gene variations, improved drug and pharmaceutical production, more sensitive and specific crime scene forensics, and increased production of different varieties of improved agronomic traits for better crop production.
Chromosomal and Genomic Structures and Functions: Volume 2: Genetic Material Structure and Functions explores the future of genetic engineering and discusses epigenetics, the role of the nucleus, inheritance and its biological mechanisms, cytoplasmic inheritance, DNA as a genetic material, nuclear membranes, gene expression in prokaryotes, gene expression in eukaryotes, and genetics and evolution.
Providing up-to-date information and recent developments in genetics research, these two volumes will be a valuable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as for faculty and researchers in cell biology, genetics, molecular genetics, evolution, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, zoology, agriculture, and horticultural science.
Table of Contents:
Volume 1: Chromosomes and Cell Division 1. Biotechnology and Its Applications 2. Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance 3. The Chromosome 4. Mitosis 5. Meiosis 6. Structural Changes in Chromosome 7. Gene and Cell Division 8. Sex Determination 9. Chromosome and Mutations 10. Chromosome Movements During Cell Division Volume 2: Genetic Material Structure and Functions 1. Genetic Engineering: The Future 2. Epigenetics 3. Nucleus 4. Inheritance and Its Biological Mechanism 5. Legacy in the Cytoplasm: Unraveling the Intrigues of Cytoplasmic Inheritance 6. DNA as Genetic Material 7. Nuclear Membrane 8. Gene Expression in Prokaryotes 9. Gene Expression in Eukaryotes 10. Genetics and Evolution
About the Author :
Tariq Ahmad Bhat, PhD, is serving as a Senior Lecturer of Botany in the Department of Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is engaged in research of molecular biology, plant biotechnology, mutation breeding, and genetic improvement of legumes and medicinal plants. He has published more than 16 international books, 100 research papers, and many review articles and book chapters and has participated in over 50 national and international conferences, training programs, and workshops. Dr. Bhat has 20 years of active teaching experience. He is serving as the District Coordinator for Anantnag, India, of a project on medicinal plants under the financial assistance of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), New Delhi (Ministry of AYUSH), India. He is also a founding member of the Honrable CM Super 50 initiative. He is a life member of several scientific societies and a reviewer for several international scientific journals. The Government of India conferred on him a Best Innovative Science Teacher Award (2014) that recognizes his meritorious services. He was conferred with a Sir Syed Gold Medal along with Certificate of Merit (2022) for outstanding contributions in the field of education and research by the Jammu and Kashmir Alig Society.
Jameel M. Al-Khayri, PhD, is Professor of Plant Biotechnology in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. He has dedicated his research efforts on date palm biotechnology for the last three decades. He has published over 140 research articles and reviews in international journals, in addition to 80 book chapters. He has served as editor of several special issues of international journals on date palm, biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture. He is also editor of 30 reference books on plant biotechnology, genetic resources, breeding, genomics, nanotechnology, climate change, and food security. He has been appointed as a member of the editorial boards and review panels of several international journals. He has participated in the organizing committees of international scientific conferences and contributed over 50 research presentations. He is an active member of the International Society for Horticultural Science and Society for In Vitro Biology and serves as the National Correspondent of the International Association of Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology. He has also served as a member of Majlis Ash-Shura (Saudi Arabia Legislative Council) Fifth Session. He is maintaining an active research program that focuses on plant genetic transformation, secondary metabolites, and in vitro mutagenesis to enhance tolerance to abiotic and biotic stress. He is interested in the role of biotechnology in enhancing food security and alleviating the impact of global climate change on agriculture.
