crop Biotechnology Hardcover

Plant Molecular Biology Came To The Fore In The Early s And There Has Been Tremendous Growth In The Subject Since ThenThe Study Of Plant Genes And Genomes, Coupled With The Development Of Techniques For The Incorporation Of Novel Or Modified Genes Into Plants, Eventually Led To The Commercialisation Of Genetically Modified gm Crops In The MidsThis Was Seen As The Start Of ABiotechnological Revolution In Plant BreedingHowever, Plant Biotechnology Became One Of The Hottest Debates Of The Age And, In Europe At Least, Has Been Mired In Controversy And OverregulationNevertheless, Recent Years Have Seen Further Technological Innovation In The Development Of ARange Of Techniques That Enable Scientists To Make Specific Changes To Target Genes.through ADetailed History And Development Of The Science And Techniques That Underpin Crop Biotechnology, This Title Is Concise, Comprehensive And ReadableAs Well As New Sections On Genome Editing, This Edition Includes Expanded Sections On Current Gm Crops And Future Developments In Plant Biotechnology, And Updated Sections On Techniques, Legislation And The Gm Crop Debate'