Oat: Methods and Protocols

Abstract

This book provides detailed protocols which have been developed or modifed exclusively for oat by the internationally recognized experts. Each chapter describes, step-bystep, the application of state-of-the-art technology which may be useful for genetic studies of oat. The protocols are a selection of various molecular biology and biotechnology methods including the application of molecular markers for polymorphism analyses, cytological manipulations and the production of synthetic polyploids, and in vitro cultures and genetic modifcation. The authors hope that this book will contribute to the development of new research approaches that reveal the organization of the oat genome and allow the identifcation of new useful traits for further improvement of this exceptional crop.