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Molecular Approaches to Crop Improvement
. Ed(S): Dennis, Elizabeth S.; Llewellyn, D. J.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Dennis, Elizabeth S.; Llewellyn, D. J. Series: Plant Gene Research. Num Pages: 166 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 328.
Although plant genes were first isolated only some twelve years ago and transfer of foreign DNA into tobacco cells first demonstrated some eight years ago, the application and extension of biotechnology to agricultural problems has already led to the field-testing of genetically modified crop plants. The promise of tailor-made plants containing resistance to pests or diseases as well as many other desirable characteristics has led to the almost compulsory incorporation of molecular biology into the research programs of chemical and seed companies as well as Governmental agricultural agencies. With the routine transformation of rice and the early evidence of transformation ... Read more
Although plant genes were first isolated only some twelve years ago and transfer of foreign DNA into tobacco cells first demonstrated some eight years ago, the application and extension of biotechnology to agricultural problems has already led to the field-testing of genetically modified crop plants. The promise of tailor-made plants containing resistance to pests or diseases as well as many other desirable characteristics has led to the almost compulsory incorporation of molecular biology into the research programs of chemical and seed companies as well as Governmental agricultural agencies. With the routine transformation of rice and the early evidence of transformation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Verlag GmbH Austria
Number of pages
166
Condition
New
Series
Plant Gene Research
Number of Pages
166
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
ISBN
9783709191101
SKU
V9783709191101
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99-15
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