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Published by Campus, New Delhi, 2006
ISBN 10: 8180301052ISBN 13: 9788180301056
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
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Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Biotechnology in crop production. 3. Genetic modification of crops. 4. Crop improvements. 5. Conservation of fruit species. 6. Implications of population growth. 7. Weed control strategies. Bibliography. Index. Modern biotechnology offers efficient and cost effective means to produce a diverse array of novel value added products and tools. The applications of biotechnology to increase crop yield improve crop quality and reduce production costs have been considerable. To date crop biotechnology has mostly benefited farmers and consumers in a growing number of countries some to greater extents than others. The objective of this book is to provide an update and authentic information of the impact of biotechnology on crop improvement. It shows how agriculture is changing throughout the world and discusses the roles that genes and genetic engineering are playing in these changes. Students researchers and teachers besides biotechnologists crop scientists and economists will find this work a highly informative reference tool. 296 pp.
Published by Campus, New Delhi, 2006
ISBN 10: 8180301028ISBN 13: 9788180301025
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
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Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Preface. 1. Biotechnology and its applications. 2. Transgenic biotechnologies. 3. Technology in crop development. 4. Application of technology in food and agriculture. 5. Globalisation and modern biotechnology. 6. Biotechnology for social development. 7. Governance of modern biotechnology. 8. International regulation of modern biotechnology. Bibliography. Index. Biotechnology can be defined as the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents. It can also be defined as using biological processes to make useful products. Modern biotechnology is the strategic technology of the new millennium. It is applied to manufacturing processes in healthcare food and agriculture industrial processes environmental clean up etc. The primary audience of the book include scientists researchers advanced students industrialists decision makers farmers and others who are interested in various aspects of modern biotechnology. It will help the readers to understand modern biotechnological practices and approaches with an emphasis on technology application in pharmaceutical medical industrial environmental and agricultural areas. It will also enable them to become familiar with public policy biosafety and intellectual property rights issues related to biotechnology applications globally. 278 pp.
Published by Campus Books International 0
ISBN 10: 8180301044ISBN 13: 9788180301049
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN 10: 8180301052ISBN 13: 9788180301056
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.