Genetically Modified Plants

by Meera Bai, Abhijeet Acharya, R M Bir

ISBN: 9789371708074
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 19990.00
Biblio : 170p., tbls., figs., ind., 25cm.,

About The Book

• Introduction to genetic modification (GM) techniques in plant biology • Applications of GM technology for crop improvement, including pest resistance and drought tolerance • Techniques for inserting foreign genes into plant genomes • Benefits of genetically modified plants, such as increased yields and reduced pesticide use • Concerns surrounding GM crops, including environmental impact and food safety • Regulation and labeling requirements for genetically modified plants in various countries.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Genetic Engineering For Oil Modification 1 2. Genetic Modification and Application in Cassava, Sweetpotato and Yams 23 3. Next Generation of Transgenic Plants: From Farming to Pharming 47 4. Site-Specific Recombination and the Development of Cisgenic Plants 81 5. Genetic Conservation and Importance of Ginger in Ethiopia 91 6. Crop Biotechnology and Smallholder Farmers in Africa 101 7. Proposed Revision of the National Gene Technology Scheme for Australia 127 8. Biosafety Aspects of Genetically Modified Crops 137 9. Gm Crops: the West Versus the Rest 141 Index 153