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Food Crops for the Future: The Development of Plant Resources

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This book examines the current revolution in plant breeding which could make it possible to support the world’s growing population. While presenting a general guide to genetic principles, the author reviews the available methods for improving plant species, from basic breeding practices that have served in the domestication of wild plants, to the latest techniques of tissue culture and genetic engineering. The book considers the central issues facing farmers and pla… More >>

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Genetically Modified Crops: Assessing Safety

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Covers biotechnology’s uses in agriculture, regulations on novel foods and numerous case studies in safety evaluation, as well as addressing the issue of protein allergy. A useful reference for all those working in the agriculture field. … More >>

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Molecular Biology and Crop Improvement: A Case Study of Wheat, Oilseed Rape and Faba Beans

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This book identifies targets for plant transformation by molecular biology for two crops of major importance in European agriculture – wheat and oilseed rape – and the potentially important protein crop faba beans. Modern techniques have enabled researchers to identify, isolate and modify plant genes, and much effort is now being devoted to improving these techniques and to adapting them to crop plants. By these means, it should prove possible to make defined change… More >>

Molecular Biology and Crop Improvement: A Case Study of Wheat, Oilseed Rape and Faba Beans

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