Abiotic stress, such as high salinity and drought is the most
common challenge for sustainable food production in large parts of
the world, in particular in emerging countries. The ongoing and
expected global climate change will further increase these
challenges in many areas, making improved stress resistance of
crops a key topic for the 21st Century. Proteomics, genomics and
metabolomics are methods allowing for the rapid and complete
analysis of the complete physiology of crop plants. This knowledge
in turn, is the prerequisite for improvements of crop resistance
against abiotic stress through genetic engineering or traditional
breeding methods."Improving Crop Resistance to Abiotic Stress" is a
double-volume, up-to-date overview of current progress in improving
crop quality and quantity using modern methods such as proteomics,
genomics and metabolomics.With this particular emphasis on genetic
engineering, this text focuses on crop improvement under adverse
conditions, paying special attention to such staple crops as rice,
maize, and pulses.
It includes an excellent mix of specific examples, such as the
creation of nutritionally-fortified rice and a discussion of the
political and economic implications of genetically engineered
food.
The result is a must-have hands-on guide, ideally suited for
Agricultural Scientists, Students of Agriculture, Plant
Physiologists, Plant Breeders, Botanists and Biotechnologists.
Sections include: PART I Climate Change and Abiotic Stress
Factors
PART II Methods to Improve Crop Productivity
PART III Species-Specific Case Studies: Graminoids, Leguminosae,
Rosaceae
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