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Landraces possess a very large genetic base in population structure
and are dynamic populations of cultivated plants with historical
origin, distinct identity, and without any formal crop improvement.
They are often genetically diverse, locally adapted, and associated
with traditional farming systems. Resistance genes to biotic and
abiotic stress factors, which are especially diversified in
landraces, are of great interest to plant breeders, faced with
global climate challenge. In addition, gene pools made of different
landraces grown in different ecological conditions can be used for
wheat breeding to enhance quality; yield and other desirable
agricultural parameters. An estimated 75% of the genetic diversity
of crop plants was lost in the last century due to the replacement
of high yielding modern varieties. There is, thus, an urgent need
to preserve existing species, not only for posterity but also as a
means to secure food supply for a rising world population. In this
book, we provide an overview of wheat landraces with special
attention to genetic diversities, conservation, and utilization.
This edited book summarizes the efforts made to develop sustainable
bioenergy production through different generations. The topics
included in the book cover information about different bioenergy
crops, their classification and use as biofuel, agronomic practices
to improve biomass yield, classic breeding techniques, genetic
diversity, current status and future perspective of bioenergy crops
in the omics era. It also discusses application of modern
biotechnological and molecular biotechnological techniques for the
improvement of bioenergy crops this having enhanced biomass and
plant based products. The book explores growing biofuel
crops and their impact on environment, bioethics and biosafety
issues related to the modern approaches. Another important aspect
is the incorporation of nanotechnology for bioenergy crops and
biofuel production. All book chapters are contributed renowned
researchers in their respective field. This is a unique book
covering the bioeneragy crops in the modern omics era. The book is
useful for the researchers and post-graduate students to guide them
in the field of bioenergy crops.
GMOS and Political Stance: Global GMO Regulation, Certification,
Labeling, and Consumer Preferences provides a
foundational-to-current challenges resource for those involved in
developing and applying regulations to these important resources.
Beginning with basics of GMOs, the book first familiarizes the
reader with the history, economic status, associated risks, global
politics, and socio-economics of GMOs. From exploring the necessity
of GMO regulations with the existing GMO technology as well as new
gene editing technologies to discussion by GMO regulations experts
from different continents and countries, readers will find the
information necessary to understand the laws, rules, regulations
and policies at domestic and international scale. A last chapter
delivers an update and future look on gene-edited food and feed and
discusses the possibilities on the future risk assessment,
legislation and regulation of gene-edited products. GMOS and
Political Stance provides a unique and applicable synchronization
of all regulatory information on GMOs to facilitate effective and
efficient regulatory development and adherence.
Landraces possess a very large genetic base in population structure
and are dynamic populations of cultivated plants with historical
origin, distinct identity, and without any formal crop improvement.
They are often genetically diverse, locally adapted, and associated
with traditional farming systems. Resistance genes to biotic and
abiotic stress factors, which are especially diversified in
landraces, are of great interest to plant breeders, faced with
global climate challenge. In addition, gene pools made of different
landraces grown in different ecological conditions can be used for
wheat breeding to enhance quality; yield and other desirable
agricultural parameters. An estimated 75% of the genetic diversity
of crop plants was lost in the last century due to the replacement
of high yielding modern varieties. There is, thus, an urgent need
to preserve existing species, not only for posterity but also as a
means to secure food supply for a rising world population. In this
book, we provide an overview of wheat landraces with special
attention to genetic diversities, conservation, and utilization.
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