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About this CD
This CD contains a set of linked PDF files that together
constitute a training module entitled "Using molecular marker
technology in studies on plant genetic diversity".
The module, developed jointly by IPGRI and the Institute for
Genomic Diversity,Cornell University, presents:
The fundamental principles of genetic diversity, The qualities
of the markers used to measure it and The most widely used
technologies, including those based on proteins, DNA and the
polymerase chain reaction.
Explanatory graphics and photographs illustrate key experimental
procedures, andreal-life examples are given of applications to
particular cases of genetic diversitystudies and/or germplasm
management. These should help in the use of the moduleasa useful
educational resource, whether as a self-tutorial or incorporated
into auniversitycurriculum.
Opening the module
To read the CD you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed on your computer. If you do not have this program
installed, you can install it from this CD. Go to the directory
named "Acrobat" and double click on the file "rp505enu.exe". This
will initiate the installation of Adobe Acrobat Reader version
5.05.
If the opening page of the module does not open automatically
when you insert the CD, start Adobe Acrobat Reader, then open the
file "Title.pdf" on the CD. Oncethe file is open, click anywhere on
the page to link to the main navigation menu.
Navigating the module
There are two main navigation mechanisms within this module. The
first is the main menu and associated sub-menus, which allow you to
"jump" to "chapters" withinthe module. The second is a system of
"bookmarks" the provide for navigation within "chapters", with
additional links to the main menu, to the following "chapter" and
to the Glossary. Within "chapters" you can also use the scroll bar
and "Page Up" and "Page Down" buttons to navigate from one page to
the next (or previous).
Pop-up "comment" boxes provide definitions of key terms on their
first occurencein each "chapter". The presence of a comment box is
indicated by a green line under the terms defined. The comment box
should open automatically when you place
the cursor over the underlined word. If it does not, double
click on the underlined word(s) to open the comment box. Close the
comment box by moving the cursoraway from the underlined word (if
the box had opened automatically) or by clicking on the X in the
top left corner of the comment box.
Feedback
The authors would welcome feedback on this module. Please send
your comments andsuggestions to M. Carmen de Vicente
([email protected]) or Theresa Fulton (t
