Genetically Modified Organisms - Transgenesis in Plants

Informationen zum Autor Yves Tourte Klappentext This work reviews the theoretical and historical basis of genetic engineering, particularly in regard to genetically modified plants, and details techniques of creating genetically modified organisms. It describes research programs and results in areas such as agro-food, health, and the environment, and examines practical, legal, and ethical questions posed by society and the responses of scientists, legislators, and industry. B&W photographs of equipments are given. Zusammenfassung Provides the tools needed to understnd GM plants - the theoretical and historical bases of genetic engineering. The book also gives a perspective on the practical, legal and ethical questions posed by society and the responses of scientists, legislators and the industry. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface, Chapter 1. Introduction, Chapter 2. Techniques of Creating GMOs, Chapter 3. Research Programmes and Results, Chapter 4. GMOs: Concerns and Remedies, Glossary

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• Authors: Yves Tourte, Tourte Yves
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.05.2019
• EAN: 9781138407725
• ISBN: 978-1-138-40772-5
• No. of pages: 124
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, Botany & plant sciences, Agriculture & Related Industries, Agribusiness and primary industries, Botany and plant sciences