Applied Agricultural Biotechnology
by Smith, P
ISBN: 9789386595324
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 9995.00
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Author Profile
Dr. P. Smith (Ph.D. Agricultural Biotechnology) worked over three decades in Agricultural Biotechnology. He has long experience in research at Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ITB), University of Stellenbosch University, Matialand, South Africa. He is very well known scientist in the field of plant biotechnology.
About The Book
Agricultural biotechnology is a collection of scientific techniques, including genetic engineering, that are used to create, improve, or modify plants, animals and microorganisms. Agricultural biotechnology companies work to supply farmers with tools to increase the yield of plant and animal products, while lowering the costs of production. This book is a collection of scientific techniques used to improve plants, animals and microorganisms. Based on an understanding of DNA, scientists have de
Table of Contents
Preface vii
1. Introduction 1
2. Social Resistance to Agricultural Biotechnology 27
3. Agri-Biotechnology and Agro-Food System 49
4. Transgenic Agriculture and Crops 75
5. The Alternative Agriculture 114
6. Agriculture Biotechnology in 21st Century 141
7. Importance of Agriculture Biotechnology 149
8. Genetically Modified Crops 185
9. Economic Perspectives of Agricultural Biotechnology 216
10. 252
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Biodiversity and Agricultural Biotechnology
Bibliography
Index 273
