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Genetically Modified Crops - Current Status, Prospects and Challenges Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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Genetically Modified Crops - Current Status, Prospects and Challenges Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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Genetic transformation is a key technology, in which genes are
transferred from one organism to another in order to improve
agronomic traits and ultimately help humans. However, there is
concern in some quarters that genetically modified crops may
disturb the ecosystem. A number of non-governmental organizations
continue to protest against GM crops and foods, despite the fact
that many organisms are genetically modified naturally in the
course of evolution. In this context, there is a need to educate
the public about the importance of GM crops in terms of food and
nutritional security. This book provides an overview of various
crop plants where genetic transformation has been successfully
implemented to improve their agronomically useful traits. It
includes information on the gene(s) transferred, the method of gene
transfer and the beneficial effects of these gene transfers and the
agronomic improvements compared to the wild plants. Further, it
discusses the commercial prospects of these GM crops as well as the
associated challenges. Given its scope, this book is a valuable
resource for agricultural and horticultural scientists/experts
wanting to explain to the public, politicians and non-governmental
organizations the details of GM crops and how they can improve
crops and the lives of farmers. It also appeals to researchers and
postgraduate students. This volume focuses on the transgenics of
mungbean, cowpea, chickpea, cotton, mulberrry, Jatropha,
fingermillet, papaya, citrus plants and cassava. It also discusses
CRISPR edited lines.
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