Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Concepts, Methods and Agronomic Applications
Yres Tourte : University of Poitiers, France
Translated from French
ISBN 978-1-57808-356-5; 2005; 216 pages; US $ 43.70     Buy Now

Introductory text for students of genetics is general and the students of agronomy as the book gives numerous agronomic applications.

Contents:

Introduction

Some Basic Concepts of Biology

· Biology and Plant Physiology
· Agronomy
· Cellular and Molecular Biology

Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

· A New Science but an Old Partner of Agriculture
· In Vitro Culture
· Gene Transfer in Plants
· Plant Biotechnology and Other Biotechnologies

Applications of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

· Examples of the Impact of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering on Agronomy
· Plant Biotechnology and Bio-Industries

Plant Biotechnology and Bioethics

· Evaluation of Risks
· Evaluation of Advantages
· Regulatory Mechanisms

Conclusion

· The Future of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in plants

Exercises
Glossary
Index