This volume marks the start of a new era of plant genome studies involving the integration of genetical, physical and structural models of plant genomes. It highlights the common elements of genome organization and explores aspects of the higher-order structure, evolution, variation and organization of the whole plant genome and its components. The contributors are involved in the major genome projects, such as rice and Arabidopsis, as well as in species of practical importance such as pine and wheat, whose genomes were often regarded as intractable to analysis. The resulting models will be valuable in the evaluation and utilization of biodiversity and in plant breeding. Auseful book for research scientists and students alike.

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