Biotechnology in Agriculture (2nd Edition) (Book with DVD)

The need for new agricultural technologies, in general, is driven by two distinct, and at times contradictory societal requirements-ensuring a safe, nutritious, and affordable food supply for the planet, and at the same time, minimizing the negative environmental impacts of food production itself. Agricultural biotechnology is concerned with the use of scientific tools and techniques, including genetic engineering, molecular markers, molecular diagnostics, vaccines, and tissue culture, to modify living organisms: plants, animals, and microorganisms. Based on an understanding of DNA, scientists have developed solutions to increase agricultural productivity.
The Second Edition of Biotechnology in Agriculture is designed to explore the theory and practice of the use of biotechnology in sustainable farming systems. This work integrates basic biotechnological methodologies with up-to-date agricultural practices, offering solutions to specific agricultural needs and problems from plant and crop yields.