Plant Biotechnology: The Genetic Manipulation of Plants

by Nigel W. Scott, Mark R. Fowler, Adrian Slater

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Throughout history, humankind has pursued means to improve the yield of crop plants through selective plant breeding and hybridization. Today, genetic manipulation provides a powerful tool for directing plant breeding. But how is genetic manipulation implemented? What benefits can it offer? And what are the broader issues surrounding the use of this technology?

The second edition of Plant Biotechnology: The Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0199282617

ISBN13:9780199282616

Release Date:June 2008

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:400 Pages

Weight:1.75 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 7.4" x 9.5"

Related Subjects

Agricultural Sciences Agriculture Agronomy Biological Sciences Biology & Life Sciences Biotechnology Botany Chemical Crop Science Education & Reference Engineering Horticulture Plants Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Technology

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