Phytosfere '99
Subtitle: Highlights in European Plant Biotechnology Research and Technology Transfer
Contributors: Metzlaff, K.
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Burlington
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780080538990
Subjects: Plant biotechnology; Congresses
Description: Humans face the challenge of producing enough food to meet the demands imposed by economic, biological and agricultural factors: rising population; rising income; and an expectation of higher quality food and a more diverse diet; decreasing amount of land available for food production; lowering environmental impact of agricultural practices and preserving biodiversity. Biotechnology is one of the most exciting and dynamic industries of our day. It offers us the possibility of reducing our dependence on intensive farming. Plant biotechnology is central to the search for effective, environmental.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Front Cover; Phytosfere '99 Highlights in European Plant Biotechnology Research and Technology Transfer; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; Section I: Introduction; Section II: Opportunities And Challenges Of European Plant Biotechnology; Section III: Control Of Genes; Section IV: Mapping Gene Location; Section V: Controlling Development And Architecture; Section VI: Response To Challenges Of The Environment; Section VII: Uncovering Metabolic Pathways; Section VIII: Entrepreneurship In Plant Science; Author Index.