Overview

Genetically engineered crops offer the potential for producing higher crop yields, crops that make less of an impact on the ecosystem, and crops that provide foods of higher quality and nutritional value. This book examines the use of biotechnology in crop plants. It covers both input and output traits in crop plants, applications aimed toward pharmaceutical and medical applications, and emerging technologies in genomics. Review chapters discussing biotechnology in the crop arena, consumer attitudes toward genetically engineered plants, and the status of genetically modified crops in the US are also planned.

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Author:   K. Rajasekaran ,  T. J. Jacks (both at U.S. Department of Agriculture) ,  J. W. Finley
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Volume:   No. 829
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.498kg
ISBN:  

9780841237667

ISBN 10:   0841237662
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   24 October 2002
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS ; PREFACE ; 1. Overview of Crop Biotechnology ; 7. Environmentally Friendly Approaches in Biotechnology: Engineering the Chloroplast Genome to Confer Stress Tolerance ; 9. Genetic Engineering for Resistance to Phytopathogens ; 10. Engineering Resveratrol Glucoside Accumulation into Alfalfa: Crop Protection and Nutraceutical Applications ; 11. Corn as a Source of Antifungal Genes for Genetic Engineering of Crops for Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination ; 12. Reduction of Aflatoxin Contamination in Peanut:A Genetic ; 13. Development of Micropropagation Technologies for St. John's wort (Hypericum perforaturm L.): Relevance on Application ; 14. Production of Vaccines and Therapeutics in Plants for Oral Delivery ; 15. Food Allergy: Recent Advances in Food Allergy Research ; 16. Assessment of the Allergenicity of Foods Produced through Agricultural Biotechnology ; 17. Prediction of Parental Genetic Compatibility to Enhance Flavor Attributes of Peanuts ; 18. Outlook for Consumer Acceptance of Agricultural Biotechnology ; INDEXES ; Author Index ; Subject Index

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... strongly recommended for anyone involved in the current UK debate on GM crops. Chemistry & Industry ... very welcome ... Throughout, there is a consistent attempt to deal, in a constructive way, with perceived risks and consumer benefits. Chemistry & Industry

... strongly recommended for anyone involved in the current UK debate on GM crops. Chemistry & Industry ... very welcome ... Throughout, there is a consistent attempt to deal, in a constructive way, with perceived risks and consumer benefits. Chemistry & Industry

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