3. Comparative Genomics
- Celia D. Knight3,
- Pierre-François Perroud4,
- David J. Cove3,4
Published Online: 10 JUL 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444316070.ch3
Copyright © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Annual Plant Reviews Volume 36: The Moss
Additional Information
How to Cite
Rensing, S. A., Lang, D. and Zimmer, A. D. (2009) Comparative Genomics, in Annual Plant Reviews Volume 36: The Moss (eds C. D. Knight, P.-F. Perroud and D. J. Cove), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444316070.ch3
Editor Information
- 3
Centre for Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
- 4
Department of Biology, CB#1137, One Brookings Drive, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 10 JUL 2009
- Published Print: 15 MAY 2009
Book Series:
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405181891
Online ISBN: 9781444316070
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- functional genomic;
- gene history;
- Physcomitrella patens genome;
- plant comparative genomic
Summary
The moss Physcomitrella patens has been developed as a model organism during the last two decades. Analyses of its transcriptome and genome have revealed differences and commonalities with the genetic systems of seed plants. Comparisons with land plants and algae allowed the inference of evolutionary incidents that occurred with the transition of plant life from water to land. The established molecular tool kit and the available genome sequence together enable future research of plant evolution and development. In this chapter, we elaborate on P. patens biology and evolution, give an overview of the analyses that have been carried out in the last decade, and envision future prospects.