Biotechnology and Its Applications in Agricultural Science - Hardcover

Bansal, P.B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8189729055 ISBN 13: 9788189729059

Publisher: Gene-Tech Books, 2007

Synopsis

The recent development in biotechnology have led to rapid progress in understanding the genetic basis of living organisms, and the ability to develop products and processes useful to human and animal health, food and agriculture, and industry. In agriculture, there is increasing use of biotechnology for genetic mapping and marker-assisted selection to aid more precise and rapid development of new strains of improved crops and livestock. Biotechnology applications such as tissue culture and micro-propagation are being used for the rapid multiplication of disease-free planting materials. Designed for students and practitioners of agriculture, genetic engineering and related fields, this book describes new and potential applications of biotechnology in agricultural sector. This unique and up-to-date resource offering students an innovative and valuable presentation of the subject.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gene-Tech Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 8189729055
• ISBN 13: 9788189729059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 287