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Halford N. G (Nigel G.) |
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Genetically modified crops [[electronic resource] /] / Nigel G. Halford |
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London, : Imperial College Press, c2003 |
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1-281-86587-7 |
9786611865870 |
1-84816-125-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (ix, 112 p. ) : ill |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Transgenic plants |
Transgenic plants - History |
Plant genetic engineering |
Agricultural biotechnology |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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