Plant Biotechnology

The genetic manipulation of plants

Mark R Fowler

346 pages, parution le 30/04/2003

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Résumé

The first textbook to cover this highly topical subject at a level and depth suitable for undergraduates
Takes the reader from the basics of the subject through to the latest thinking
Companion Web Site allows more comprehensive treatment of current topics: www.oup.com/uk/best.textbooks/biochemistry/slater
Puts the science into perspective by addressing the wider issues surrounding the GM crops controversy
Encourages the reader to investigate key topics in depth , increasing understanding and awareness of the issues involved
Case studies and keynote boxes throughout the text facilitate learning and revision

The genetic manipulation of crop plants has been the subject of heated debate in recent years. Plant Biotechnology provides students with a much needed, accessible introduction to this exciting area of scientific research and technology.

Readership: An advanced textbook for undergraduates in the biological sciences studying a wide range of courses in molecular biology, applied biology, biotechnology, plant science, agriculture and environmental science. The book will also be of interest to postgraduate students taking MSc courses in molecular biology, biotechnology and plant science, and PhD students starting work in areas of plant science and biotechnology. The book is aimed at final year undergraduates, postgraduate students and other researchers in this area.

Contents

Introduction
Plant genomes - the organisation and expression of plant genes
Plant tissue culture
Techniques for plant transformation
Binary vectors for plant transformation
The genetic manipulation of herbicide resistance
The genetic manipulation of pest resistance
Plant disease resistance
Reducing the effects of viral diseases
Strategies for stress tolerance
The improvement of crop yield and quality
Molecular farming / "pharming"
Future prospects for GM crops

L'auteur - Mark R Fowler

Mark R Fowler, The Norman Borlaug Institute for Plant Science Research, De Montfort University

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Mark R Fowler
Parution	30/04/2003
Nb. de pages	346
Format	17 x 24
Couverture	Broché
Poids	580g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780199254682
ISBN13	978-0-19-925468-2