Genetics and Genomics of the Brassicaceae

The Genetics and Genomics of the Brassicaceae provides a review of this important family (commonly termed the mustard family, or Cruciferae). The phylogeny and karyotype evolution of the Brassicaceae are summarised as is the widespread phenomenon of self-incompatibilty. The family contains several cultivated species, including radish, rocket, watercress, wasabi and horseradish, in addition to the vegetable and oil crops of the Brassica genus. There are numerous further species with great pote…