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OverviewThis book identifies targets for plant transformation by molecular biology for two crops of major importance in European agriculture - wheat and oilseed rape - and the potentially important protein crop faba beans. Modern techniques have enabled researchers to identify, isolate and modify plant genes, and much effort is now being devoted to improving these techniques and to adapting them to crop plants. By these means, it should prove possible to make defined changes to plants of commercial value, to improve their yield, quality and resistance to stresses, pests and diseases. This volume results from a report prepared for the Genetics and Biotechnology Division of the Commission of the European Communities by Dr Austin and his colleagues at the Plant Breeding Institute, where some of the work is being carried out. It therefore provides an authoritative account of the area for research workers and students. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R. B. Austin (Cambridge Plant Breeding Institute) , R. B. Flavell (Cambridge Plant Breeding Institute) , I. E. Henson (Cambridge Plant Breeding Institute) , H. J. B. Lowe (Cambridge Plant Breeding Institute)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511753411ISBN 10: 0511753411 Publication Date: 04 August 2010 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Crop improvement by breeding; 3. Molecular biology and plant breeding; 4. Wheat; 5. Oilseed rape; 6. Faba beans; 7. Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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