Plant biotechnology and plant genetic resources for sustainability and productivity
By: [edited by] Kazuo N. Watanabe, Eija Pehu
Series: Biotechnology intelligence unit; Biotechnology intelligence unit (Unnumbered)
Publisher: Academic Press; R.G. Landes Co.
Published: 1997
Place of publication: San Diego, Calif., U.S.A; Austin, Tex
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9780080551326; 9780127371450
Subjects: Industries; Agribusiness; Sustainable Agriculture; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING; Crops; Genetic engineering; Plant biotechnology; Agriculture; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Description: Plant Biotechnology And Plant Genetic Resources, which boasts a truly international list of contributors with a variety of expertise, thoroughly explores all the major contemporary concerns. It discusses the strategies for the best use of modern biotechnology and precious plant genetic resources to alleviate components associated with global constraints in hunger, environment and health. This book is a valuable resource for scientists and policy makers as the world faces unprecedented challenges in the sustainability and productivity of the global food and fibre system.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Front Cover; Plant Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources for Sustainability and Productivity; Copyright Page; Contents; Chapter 1. Plant Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources: A Global Perspective; Chapter 2. Food Security, Environmental Issues and Human Health: A Potential with Biotechnology and Plant Genetic Resources with Economic, Social and Political Views; Chapter 3. Biotechnology: New Techniques for Agriculture and the Environment; Chapter 4. Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources