Plants, Biotechnology and Agriculture

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ISBN-10:

1845938712

ISBN-13:

9781845938710

Author(s): Denis J. Murphy
Released: Jan 01, 2011
Publisher: CABI Publishing
Format: Hardcover, 310 pages
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Description:

Providing a comprehensive yet concise overview, this text describes biological technologies in crop improvement from the earliest domestication of plants to modern developments such as biopharming and marker-assisted selection. Focusing on key technical topics such as transgenesis and biocontainment, it also addresses the scientific and social context of biotechnology. It is an essential resource for students of plant science, agriculture, biotechnology and breeding as well as professionals and researchers in pharmaceutical, biofuel and breeding companies who require a succinct yet comprehensive and accessible text. Key features: * Written in accessible language by an active expert in the field who also lectures on the subject to undergraduates and postgraduates* Numerous case studies and keynote descriptions of selected agricultural, commercial and political topics* Summary notes for each chapter and a detailed bibliography to aid further reading and revision

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