This comprehensive 2007 survey of modern plant breeding traces its
history from the earliest experiments at the dawn of the scientific
revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day and the
existence of high tech agribusiness. Murphy tells the story from
the perspective of a scientist working in this field, offering a
rationale and evidence-based insight into its development. Crop
improvement is examined from both a scientific and socio-economic
perspective and the ways in which these factors interact and impact
on agricultural development are discussed, including debates on
genetically-modified food. Murphy highlights concerns over the
future of plant breeding, as well as potential options to enable us
to meet the challenges of feeding the world in the 21st century.
This thoroughly interdisciplinary and balanced account serves as an
essential resource for everyone involved with plant breeding
research, policy and funding, as well as those wishing to engage
with current debates.
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