Overview

Details the latest advances in transgenic plant construction and explores the social, political, and legal aspects of genetic plant manipulation. Presents current applications of food plant biotechnology for increased nutritional value and resistance to viruses, nematodes, and insects.

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Author:   George C. Khachatourians ,  Y. H. Hui ,  Ralph Scorza ,  Wai-Kit Nip
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.769kg
ISBN:  

9780824705459

ISBN 10:   0824705459
Pages:   902
Publication Date:   26 March 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Principles and applications: agriculture and food crops; development, science, and society; the dynamics of plant genome organization; embryogenesis; shoot regeneration and proliferation techniques for gene marking; transferring, and tagging; pollenbiotechnology; parent-of-origin effects and seed development - genetics and epigenetics; direct DNA delivery into intact cells and tissues; electroporation and cell energy factor; cell culture and regeneration of plant tissues; genetic engineering formodified starch structure in cereals; improving crop performance through transgenic modification of flowering; genetic technology in peas for improved field performance and enhanced grain quality; genetic engineering for levels of select phytonutrientsaffecting human health; genetic engineering and resistance to viruses; genetic engineering for resistance to nematodes; genetic engineering for resistance to insects; intellectual property protection for transgenic plants; public perceptions of transgenicplants; industry perspectives; political and economic consequences. Fruits: introduction and expression of transgenes in apples; genetic transformation of avocado; production of transgenic banana (musa species); production of transgenic melon; cranberrytransformation and regeneration; transgenic grapevines; genetic transformation of kiwifruit (actinida species); genetic transformation of mango (mangifera indica L); transgenic papayas in Hawaii - a useful tool for new cultivar development and clonalpropagation; genetic engineering of strawberries and raspberries.

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""Anyone interested may find in this book essential information related to the production, selection and use of transgenic plants and crops. Each paper ends with an extended literature list and possible ideas, conclusions and suggestions for future investigations, being of real help for young scientists who want to start research in the fascinating field of biotechnology and genetic engineering. This book should be on the desk of each student, each research worker in [the] transgenic plants and crops field, [and] each biology professor."" - Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, May-Aug, 2003 Promo Copy

Anyone interested may find in this book essential information related to the production, selection and use of transgenic plants and crops. Each paper ends with an extended literature list and possible ideas, conclusions and suggestions for future investigations, being of real help for young scientists who want to start research in the fascinating field of biotechnology and genetic engineering. This book should be on the desk of each student, each research worker in [the] transgenic plants and crops field, [and] each biology professor. - Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, May-Aug, 2003 Promo Copy

"""Anyone interested may find in this book essential information related to the production, selection and use of transgenic plants and crops. Each paper ends with an extended literature list and possible ideas, conclusions and suggestions for future investigations, being of real help for young scientists who want to start research in the fascinating field of biotechnology and genetic engineering. This book should be on the desk of each student, each research worker in [the] transgenic plants and crops field, [and] each biology professor."" - Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, May-Aug, 2003 Promo Copy"

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George C. Khachatourians, Y. H. Hui, Ralph Scorza and Wai-Kit Nip

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