Integration of Insect-Resistant Genetically Modified Crops Within Ipm Programs

Jörg Romeis (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1402084595 / ISBN 13: 9781402084591

Editore: Springer, 2008

Integration of Insect-Resistant Genetically Modified Crops Within Ipm Programs | Jörg Romeis (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | xviii | Englisch | 2008 | Springer | EAN 9781402084591 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Codice articolo 101721306

Riassunto:

Insect-resistant, genetically modified (GM) crops represent the fastest adoption rate of any agricultural technology in human history. This book provides an overview of the role insect-resistant GM plants play in different crop systems worldwide.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

Insect pests remain one of the main constraints to food and fiber production worldwide despite farmers deploying a range of techniques to protect their crops. Modern pest control is guided by the principles of integrated pest management (IPM) with pest resistant germplasm being an important part of the foundation. Since 1996, when the first genetically modified (GM) insect-resistant maize variety was commercialized in the USA, the area planted to insect-resistant GM varieties has grown dramatically, representing the fastest adoption rate of any agricultural technology in human history. The goal of our book is to provide an overview on the role insect-resistant GM plants play in different crop systems worldwide. We hope that the book will contribute to a more rational debate about the role GM crops can play in IPM for food and fiber production.

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Titolo: Integration of Insect-Resistant Genetically ...
Casa editrice: Springer
Data di pubblicazione: 2008
Legatura: Taschenbuch
Condizione: Neu