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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454274203321

Autore

Halford N. G (Nigel G.)

Titolo

Genetically modified crops [[electronic resource] /] / Nigel G. Halford

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Imperial College Press, c2003

ISBN

1-281-86587-7

9786611865870

1-84816-125-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (ix, 112 p. ) : ill

Disciplina

631.5233

Soggetti

Transgenic plants

Transgenic plants - History

Plant genetic engineering

Agricultural biotechnology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

DNA, Genes, Genomes and Plant Breeding; The Techniques of Plant Genetic Modification; Current and Future Uses of GM Crops in Agriculture; Legislation Covering GM Crops and Foods; Issues That Have Arisen in the GM Crop and Food Debate

Sommario/riassunto

A description of the history and development of the science and techniques underpinning plant biotechnology, GM crops that are grown commercially and the new varieties that are developing. It covers failures as well as successes, the safety record of GM crops, legislation and consumer concerns.