Transgenic Crops IV

by Eng Chong Pua and Michael R. Davey

Book Overview

Genetic engineering is a powerful tool for crop improvement. Crop biotechnology before 2001 was reviewed in Transgenic Crops I-III, but recent advances in plant cell and molecular biology have prompted the need for new volumes.

Transgenic Crops IV deals with cereals, vegetables, root crops, herbs and spices. Section I is an introductory chapter on the impact of plant biotechnology in agriculture. Section II focuses on cereals (rice, wheat,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899302491
• ISBN13: 9783540367512
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"