The Duckweed Genomes

This book tells the story behind the first Spirodela genome sequencing project. Further, it describes the current genomics applications of these findings, and efforts to sequence new genomes within the family. The closing chapters address the sequencing of the over 1 Gigabase Wolffia genomes, which could have major impacts on genome evolution and agricultural research.
The duckweed or Lemnaceae family is a collection of 5 genera and 37 species of the smallest, fastest-growing flowering pla...