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Rice Improvement in the Genomics Era

Swapan K Datta

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  • 516 sidor
  • 2008
Rice is probably the most important food crop in the world, feeding half its population. Rice Improvement in the Genomics Era examines the findings in the current studies of rice improvement, using the modern genomic tools available in todays agriculture to better enable food security and human welfare. This comprehensive text describes in detail the latest tools of genomics and the application of biotechnology to improve this crucial food crop that is the most important staple of developing countries. Top respected experts in rice science and genomics offer the latest in cutting-edge science and research based on genome sequencing, gene technology, and molecular biology. Rice Improvement in the Genomics Era provides a wide range of information essential to any professional concerned with food safety, security, and sustainability. This valuable source comprehensively and accurately describes rice science from the basics of modern genomics on up to the application of biotechnology. This text is extensively referenced, and includes photographs, tables, graphs, and figures to clearly present information. Topics discussed include: rice genome sequencing project and its impact gene expression using microarray system haploid breeding hybrid rice technology Bt and disease resistance abiotic stress tolerance ensuring rice quality genetically improved nutrition in rice human milk proteins in rice grains food safety of transgenic crops and much more! Rice Improvement in the Genomics Era is an informative resource for educators, students, rice scientists, rice breeders, plant biotechnologists, researchers, and policymakers in agricultural sciences, rice improvement, and biotechnology. This source is a crucial addition to agricultural institutions, libraries, and teaching organizations.
  • Författare: Swapan K Datta
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9781560229520
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 516
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2008-07-01
  • Förlag: CRC Press Inc