
The Evolution of the Genome provides a much needed overview of genomic study through clear, detailed, expert-authored discussions of the key areas in genome biology. This includes the evolution of genome size, genomic parasites, gene and ancient genome duplications, polypoidy, comparative genomics, and the implications of these genome-level phenomena for evolutionary theory. In addition to reviewing the current state of knowledge of these fields in an accessible way, the various chapters also provide historical and conceptual background information, highlight the ways in which the critical questions are actually being studied, indicate some important areas for future research, and build bridges across traditional professional and taxonomic boundaries. The Evolution of the Genome will serve as a critical resource for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and established scientists alike who are interested in the issue of genome evolution in the broadest sense.



Part I: The C-value Enigma 1. Genome Size Evolution in Animals 2. Genome Size Evolution in Plants Part II: The Evolution of Genomic Parasites 3. Transposable Elements 4. B Chromosomes Part III: Duplications, Duplications... 5. Small-Scale Gene Duplications 6. Large-Scale Gene and Ancient Genome Duplications Part IV: ...And More Duplications 7. Polyploidy in Plants 8. Polyploidy in Animals Part V: Sequence and Structure 9. Comparative Genomics in Eukaryotes 10. Comparative Genomics in Prokaryotes Part VI: The Genome in Evolution 11. Macroevolution and the Genome Index
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