Intro
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Chapter 1: Bamboo: Origin, Habitat, Distributions and Global Prospective
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Bamboo Origin, Habitat and Diversity
1.3 Taxonomical Identification of Bamboo
1.4 Classification of Bamboo
1.5 Bamboo Culm and Its Development
1.6 Difference in Characteristics of Bamboo in Reference to Trees
1.7 An Overview of Important Genera and Species of Bamboos
1.8 Conclusions
References

Chapter 2: Molecular Markers in Bamboos: Understanding Reproductive Biology, Genetic Structure, Interspecies Diversity, and Cl ...
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Molecular Markers for Comprehensive Population Genetic Studies in Bamboos
2.3 SNP Markers and their Application to Conservation and Breeding
2.4 Phylogenomics and its Application to Bamboo Taxonomy
2.5 Protein and Nucleotide Motifs for Evolutionary Studies with Gene Families
2.6 Functional Gene Markers for Improving Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Bamboos
2.7 Molecular Markers for Genetic Fidelity

2.8 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
Chapter 3: Standard Protocols for in Vitro Propagation of Bamboo with Emphasis on Axillary Shoot Proliferation
3.1 Why Is in Vitro Culture an Option for Bamboo Propagation?
3.2 Developmental Pathways for Bamboo Regeneration
3.3 Use of Axillary Buds for Bamboo Micropropagation
3.4 Relevant Steps during Bamboo Axillary Bud Micropropagation
3.4.1 Explant Selection
3.4.2 Disinfection
3.4.3 Dissection and Positioning
3.4.4 Bud Sprouting
3.4.5 Culture Conditions
3.4.6 Multiplication
3.4.7 Rooting

3.4.8 Acclimatization
3.5 Conclusion and Future Perspective
References
Chapter 4: Somatic Embryogenesis in Bamboos: Advances and Prospects
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Timeline of Bamboo Somatic Embryogenesis
4.3 Morpho-Anatomy of Bamboo Somatic Embryogenesis
4.4 Biochemical Approaches
4.5 Molecular Biology Approaches
4.6 In Vitro Conservation Strategies
4.7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives
References
Chapter 5: Initiation and Establishment of Cell Suspension Cultures in Bamboo
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Cell Suspensions in Bamboo

5.3 Stages of Callogenesis and Establishment of Cell Suspensions
5.4 Conclusion and Future Prospects
References
Chapter 6: Foliar-Anatomical Adaptations of Micropropagated Plants of Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees Towards Photoautotro ...
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Materials and Methods
6.2.1 Explant Source and Sterilization Procedures
6.2.2 Establishment of Aseptic Cultures and Development of Plantlets
6.2.3 Acclimatization of Plantlets
6.2.4 Foliar-Anatomical Evaluation
6.2.5 Analysis of Photosynthetic Pigments
6.2.6 Statistical Analysis