Plant Biotechnology: The Genetic Manipulation of Plants (Paperback)

by Adrian Slater (Author), Nigel W. Scott (Author), Mark R. Fowler (Author) "In eukaryotes, genetic information is stored in the form of a polymer called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)..." (more)
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`"Misinformation is rife, sadly, and there is a clear need for good sources of accurate and appropriate accounts of plant biotechnology development. Adrian Slater, Nigel Scott and Mark Fowler have produced just such a textbook, providing a critical appraisal of the genetic manipulation of crop plants for advanced undergraduate study and the postgraduate student market."' W. Paul Davies, Annals of Botany, Vol 94. No 4, October 2004

'The discussion in 'Plant Biotechnology' is at a high academic level. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates with a serious interest in this attractive topic and graduate students wishing to pursue a career in the field.' Book Reviews - Energy Life Science, 2004,Vol.4 No.4.

'Each chapter is well structured, containing line drawings that clearly and simply illustrate concepts in the text.'Heredity (2004)93,114

`There is a significant need for such a book.' Dr Stephen Moose, University of Illinois

"Comprehensive and well-written...the book is well illustrated and is accompanied by an excellent companion website.....clearly considerable thought and care has gone into the design of the book." Book Reviews/Phytochemistry 64 (2003) 1171-1174.

`"... a well thought-out teaching aid, which distinguisehs itself in part by its wide-ranging coverage... a useful contribution to our understanding, and a valuable new teaching and learning resource."' W. Paul Davies, Annals of Botany, Vol 94. No 4, October 2004

Product Description
The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of the production of GM crops, highlighting the key scientific and technical advances that underpin their development. The text begins with a summary of current knowledge about plant genome organisation and gene expression, followed by an introduction to the techniques of plant tissue culture and genetic transformation and their application to crop plants. A consideration of the design of constructs for plant genetic manipulation precedes a series of chapters covering specific targets for GM crops. These include the genetic manipulation of herbicide resistance, pest resistance and disease resistance. Strategies for engineering stress tolerance and the improvement of crop yield and quality are discussed, and the prospects for ""molecular farming"" are considered. Key themes and strategies are developed using appropriate case studies, which place the science in its broader agricultural/commercial context. The text concentrates on the core molecular biological issues, whilst the associated web site encourages an exploration of the wider implications and concerns about GM crops. Companion Web Site All the figures from the book will be available to download free from the companion website. It will also feature weblinks to relevant sites with additional information or discussion including those hosted by the protagonists of the GM debate.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (June 19, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199254680
• ISBN-13: 978-0199254682
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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