Plants, Biotechnology and Agriculture - Rilegato

Murphy, Denis J

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 1845938712 ISBN 13: 9781845938710

Casa editrice: CABI Publishing, 2011

Riassunto

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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: CABI Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1845938712
• ISBN 13: 9781845938710
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 310