Genetically modified crops future (20 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. Brand New. Soft Cover International Edition. Different ISBN and Cover Image. Priced lower than the standard editions which is usually intended to make them more affordable for students abroad. The core content of the book is generally the same as the standard edition. The country selling restrictions may be printed on the book but is no problem for the self-use. This Item maybe shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.…

Zustand: New. pp. viii + 304 Figure, Illus.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 102 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.30 inches. In Stock.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms. 1. Introduction. 2. Status of agricultural biotechnology and food production in developing countries. 3. Biotechnology in Indian perspective. 4. GM crops a global scenario. 5. Use of genetically modified crops in developing countries. 6. Biosafety concern and regulation of GM crops. 7. Risks associated with transgenic plants. 8. GM crops and their impact on biodiversity. 9. Some important suggestions. 10. References. Glossary. Concerned web addresses. The introduction of science based technology during the last 25 years has helped many developing counties in achieving a favourable relationship between population growth and food production. However in the coming century our society will face challenges of both increasing food production and improving its quality. Although agricultural productivity and consequently food availability in general are expected to increased through the direct use of bio technology and genetic improvement in conjunction with the conventional methods of plant improvement Genetically Modified (GM) crops may offer a potential avenue for meeting global food needs through increasing production levels and nutritional content of staple crops and reducing post harvest losses. Recently rapid advances in the development and commercialization of transgenic crops across the world have been witnessed both in terms increased crop coverage and economic benefits. While there is no doubt that the development of GM crops may continue and they may have good impact on the future agriculture we need to consider the apprehensions of the critics of GM technology about the health hazards and biosafety concerns arising out of the use of these gene combinations prior to their widespread use. Keeping in view the importance of genetically modified crops vis a vis the views of the people opposing GM crops arguing that the issues of food insecurities are less important than using the GM crops which can generate long term ethical concerns and environmental impacts including those of biodiversity of flora and fauna the compilation of plus and minus aspect of genetically modified crops are openly discussed in this book. This debate will decide the future course of action as how to proceed further in this area of science for humanities with opting full precautions of unforeseen hazards. The book will be of help to researcher in the field of agriculture crop improvement biotechnology etc. It will also be helpful to teachers and students for better understanding of the subject. 328 pp.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Summary:"As development donors invest hundreds of millions of dollars into improved crops designed to alleviate poverty and hunger, Africa has emerged as the final frontier in the global debate over agricultural biotechnology. The first data-driven assessment of the ecological, social, and political factors that shape our understanding of genetic modification, Africa's Gene Revolution surveys twenty years of efforts to use genomics-based breeding to enhance yields and livelihoods for African farmers. Matthew Schnurr considers the full range of biotechnologies currently in commercial use and those in development -- including hybrids, marker-assisted breeding, tissue culture, and genetic engineering. Drawing on interviews with biotechnology experts alongside research conducted with more than two hundred farmers across eastern, western, and southern Africa, Schnurr reveals a profound incongruity between the optimistic rhetoric that accompanies genetic modified technology and the realities of the smallholder farmers who are its intended beneficiaries. Through the lens of political ecology, this book demonstrates that the current emphasis on improved seeds discounts the geographic, social, ecological, and economic contexts in which the producers of these crops operate. Bringing the voices of farmers to the foreground of this polarizing debate, Africa's Gene Revolution contends that meaningful change will come from a reconfiguration not only of the plant's genome, but of the entire agricultural system."-- Provided by publisher.…

Contents Preface 1 Introduction 2 Genetics DNA and plant breeding 3 Gene stacking 4 Transformation a powerful tool of crop improvement 5 Transgenic of plant hormones 6 Techniques of plant genetic modification 7 Genetic engineering of wheat 8 Sorghum transformation for resistance to fungal pathogens 9 Legislation covering GM crops and foods 10 Current and future uses of GM crops in agriculture 11 Issues that have arisen in GM crop 12 Safety and politics Bibliography IndexGenetically modified foods are foods derived from genetically modified organisms have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques The main aim of genetically modified crops is to produce a food that is able to survive even if any harmful chemicals or pesticides or herbicides are sprayed Other benefit of genetically modified crops is to make food stay fresh for a long time Some of genetically modified crops and food are corn tomato beets potatoes sprouts and aldalfa It involves the insertion or deletion of genes Gene modification is the process of cisgenesis where genes are artificially transferred between organisms that could be conventionally bred 304 pp.…

Zustand: New. pp. 336.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 326 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. An evaluation of the potential for genetically modified crops to alleviate poverty and hunger in Africa.&Uumlber den AutorMatthew A. Schnurr is associate professor in the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - As development donors invest hundreds of millions of dollars into improved crops designed to alleviate poverty and hunger, Africa has emerged as the final frontier in the global debate over agricultural biotechnology. The first data-driven assessment of the ecological, social, and political factors that shape our understanding of genetic modification, Africa's Gene Revolution surveys twenty years of efforts to use genomics-based breeding to enhance yields and livelihoods for African farmers. Matthew Schnurr considers the full range of biotechnologies currently in commercial use and those in development - including hybrids, marker-assisted breeding, tissue culture, and genetic engineering. Drawing on interviews with biotechnology experts alongside research conducted with more than two hundred farmers across eastern, western, and southern Africa, Schnurr reveals a profound incongruity between the optimistic rhetoric that accompanies genetic modification technology and the realities of the smallholder farmers who are its intended beneficiaries. Through the lens of political ecology, this book demonstrates that the current emphasis on improved seeds discounts the geographic, social, ecological, and economic contexts in which the producers of these crops operate. Bringing the voices of farmers to the foreground of this polarizing debate, Africa's Gene Revolution contends that meaningful change will come from a reconfiguration not only of the plant's genome, but of the entire agricultural system.…

Zustand: Used.

Zustand: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:9780470021811.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 316 pages. 10.00x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: Used.

Zustand: New. Plant Biotechnology: Current and Future Uses of Genetically Modified Crops covers in detail the development, use and regulation of GM crops. Split into three sections, Part 1 introduces GM crops and describes the GM crops that are used commercially. Editor(s): Halford, Nigel G. Num Pages: 316 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAK; TCB; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 174 x 251 x 23. Weight in Grams: 692. . 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.