The Encyclopedia of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Food provides
users with unprecedented access to nearly 200 entries that cover
the entire food system, describing the concepts and processes that
are used in the production of raw agricultural materials and food
product manufacturing. So that users can locate the information
they need quickly without having to flip through pages and pages of
content, the encyclopedia avoids unnecessary complication by
presenting information in short, accessible overviews.
Addresses Environmental Issues & Sustainability in the
Context of 21st Century Challenges
Edited by a respected team of biotechnology experts, this
unrivaled resource includes descriptions and interpretations of
molecular biology research, including topics on the science
associated with the cloning of animals, the genetic modification of
plants, and the enhanced quality of foods. It discusses current and
future applications of molecular biology, with contributions on
disease resistance in animals, drought-resistant plants, and
improved health of consumers via nutritionally enhanced foods.
Uses Illustrations to Communicate Essential Concepts &
Visually Enhance the Text
This one-of-a-kind periodical examines regulation associated
with biotechnology applications?with specific attention to
genetically modified organisms?regulation differences in various
countries, and biotechnology's impact on the evolution of new
applications. The encyclopedia also looks at how biotechnology is
covered in the media, as well as the biotechnology/environment
interface and consumer acceptance of the products of biotechnology.
Rounding out its solid coverage, the encyclopedia discusses the
benefits and concerns about biotechnology in the context of risk
assessment, food security, and genetic diversity.
ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through
online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both
researchers, students, and librarians, including:
- Citation tracking and alerts
- Active reference linking
- Saved searches and marked lists
- HTML and PDF format options
For more information, visit Taylor & Francis Online or
contact us to inquire about subscription options and print/online
combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367 / (E-mail)
[email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20
7017 6062 / (E-mail) [email protected] Dennis R. Heldman
speaks about his work on the CRC Press YouTube Channel.
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