Publisher's Synopsis
The use of biotechnology in improving corps is continuing to increase internationally. As well as increasing crop quality and yield, the application of the biotechnological techniques can produce crop varieties resistant to, for example, pests, diseases, heat, cold or excess water.;This book covers in detail the applied aspects of plant genetic manipulation for crop improvement, including coverage of gene transfer, tissue culture, the manipulation of crop yields, crop development and quality and the environmental and social effects of the application of crop plant biotechnology.;The author's of this book have produced a well-integrated and student-friendly format including the careful use of summary points, special topic boxes and clear illustrations to carefully guide the reader. "Crop Plant Biotechnology" is intended for undergraduates taking relevent modules within courses on biology, plant sciences, applied biology, agriculture sciences and biotechnology. It should also be of use to teachers and researchers working in these disciplines.;This book should be of interest to upper level students, agriculture and plant scientists, plant breeders and postgraduate students.
