This book reviews papaya genomics, including genetic and genomic resources, progress in structural and functional genomics and their applications in papaya improvement. Explores the origin and domestication of papaya, breeding, molecular genetics and more.

Rising interest in biofuels, concern over a looming global water crisis, a need for precise, environmentally benign weed control: these factors are driving new research on the Saccharinae clade. This book reviews recent progress and anticipates new advances.