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The Green Phoenix - A History of Genetically Modified Plants (Paperback, New) Loot Price: R1,279
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The Green Phoenix - A History of Genetically Modified Plants (Paperback, New): Paul Lurquin

The Green Phoenix - A History of Genetically Modified Plants (Paperback, New)

Paul Lurquin

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Providing the first account of the story behind genetically engineered plants, Paul F. Lurquin covers the controversial birth of the field, its sudden death, phoenixlike reemergence, and ultimate triumph as not only a legitimate field of science but a new tool of multinational corporate interests. In addition, Lurquin looks ahead to the potential impact this revolutionary technology will have on human welfare.

As Lurquin shows, it was the intense competition between international labs that resulted in the creation of the first transgenic plants. Two very different approaches to plant genetic engineering came to fruition at practically the same time, and Lurquin's account demonstrates how cross-fertilization between the two areas was critical to success. The scientists concerned were trying to tackle some very basic scientific problems and did not foresee the way that corporations would apply their methodology. With detailed accounts of the work of individual scientists and teams all over the world, Lurquin pieces together a remarkable account.

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Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: June 2001
First published: June 2001
Authors: Paul Lurquin
Dimensions: 235 x 159 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 240
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-231-12263-4
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Bio-ethics
Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > Genetic engineering
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LSN: 0-231-12263-2
Barcode: 9780231122634

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