The Pomegranate Genome

Zhaohe Yuan, Julián Bartual

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781040324868
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Botany
• Index: Technology & Engineering

The volume is a comprehensive resource for researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts in the field of pomegranate research. It delves into various aspects of the pomegranate crop, providing an extensive coverage of its botany, taxonomy, germplasm conservation and utilization, genome, and functional genomics. The work provides a detailed understanding of the pomegranate's genetic makeup and its potential applications. The research presented in the book focuses on the identification and analysis of key genes and gene families of pomegranates, and sheds light on their functions and contributions to the plant's growth and development. By uncovering these genetic insights, researchers can further explore the plant's potential for agricultural improvement and its adaptation to various environmental conditions. Moreover, the book goes beyond genetic analysis and delves into the conservation and utilization of pomegranate germplasm. It provides insights into the preservation and sustainable management of the plant's genetic resources, ensuring their availability for future generations. This aspect of the book highlights the importance of maintaining biodiversity and the potential benefits it brings to agriculture and food security. It also explores a review of pomegranate genomes, multiomics, and chloroplast genome. By examining these aspects, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the plant's molecular mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and evolutionary history. This knowledge contributes to the development of improved breeding strategies, disease resistance, and the enhancement of desirable traits in pomegranate cultivars.

In conclusion, the serves as a reference for anyone interested in the botany and genetics of this unique fruit species. Its comprehensive coverage of various aspects of pomegranate research, from its genetic composition to its functional genomics and germplasm conservation, makes it a valuable tool for advancing our understanding and utilization of this remarkable crop.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Series Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Series Preface
• Dedication
• Preface
• Contents
• List of Contributors
• List of Abbreviations
• 1 Botany and Taxonomy of Pomegranate
• 2 Pomegranate Germplasm Conservation and Utilization
• 3 The Genome of Pomegranate
• 4 Multiomics in Pomegranate
• 5 Chloroplast Genome of Pomegranate
• 6 Molecular Genomics of Pomegranate Floral Organ Differentiation
• 7 Seed Coat Development
• 8 Uncovering the Molecular Basis for Pomegranate Fruit Coloration
• 9 Mechanism of Pomegranate Fruit Cracking
• 10 Elucidating the Molecular Basis of Pomegranate Salt Tolerance
• 11 Comprehensive Genomic Exploration and Expression Profiling of MAPK and MAPKK Gene Families in Pomegranate
• 12 Unveiling the Genomic Landscape of MIKC-Type MADS-Box Genes in Punica granatum L.: A Genome-Wide Exploration
• 13 Decoding the Genome: Comprehensive Identification and Expression Analysis of the TALE Gene Family in Pomegranate
• 14 Genomic Insights into Flower Development: A Comprehensive Study of YABBY Gene Family Identification and Expression in Punica granatum L.
• 15 Exploring Genomic Horizons: A Comprehensive Study on Identification and Evolutionary Analysis of the AOMT Gene Family in Pomegranate
• 16 Genome-wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the CLC Gene Family in Pomegranate Reveals Its Role in Salt Resistance
• 17 Decoding Anthocyanin Biosynthesis: bZIP Gene Family Study in Pomegranate
• Index