Biosafety for Sustainable Agriculture
Author | : Anatole F. Krattiger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Agricultural biotechnology |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Anatole F. Krattiger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Agricultural biotechnology |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Ram Lakhan Singh |
Publisher | : Woodhead Publishing |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2017-09-12 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0128122382 |
Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture: Emerging Approaches and Strategies is an outstanding collection of current research that integrates basic and advanced concepts of agricultural biotechnology with future development prospects. Using biotechnology with sustainable agriculture effectively contributes to gains in agricultural productivity, enhanced food security, reduced poverty and malnutrition, and more ecologically sustainable means of food production. Written by a panel of experts, this book is unique in its coverage of the broad area of biotechnology for sustainable agriculture. It includes intriguing topics and discussions of areas such as recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. Identifies and explores biotechnological tools to enhance sustainability Encompasses plant and microbial biotechnology, nanotechnology and genetic engineering Focuses on plant biotechnology and crop improvement to increase yield and resilience Summarizes the impact of climate change on agriculture, fisheries and livestock
Author | : Javid Ahmad Parray |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 547 |
Release | : 2019-11-06 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9811388407 |
This book will be of immense helpful to the students of plant biotechnology, Agricultural sciences, Microbiology of both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in universities, colleges, and Research institutes. Besides the book will be quite supportive researchers who work in the field of plant biotechnology and agricultural sciences. In this book, the main focus will be on advanced genome editing approaches for the production of GM crops besides their socioeconomic, ethical and risk-biosafety assessments. Nanotechnology is the new emerging and fascinating field of science finds its application in almost all the major research areas and its uses in agriculture and food sectors are incipient.The books seems to be first in summarizing the two way interactive approach in the field of plant biotechnology and setting of a new arena in shaping the new bio techniques towards the sustainable cause.
Author | : Mohamad Faiz Foong Abdullah |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2018-01-31 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1315341743 |
This book focuses on cutting-edge advances and applications in tropical agriculture and bioresources. It outlines some of the newest advances, basic tools, and the applications of novel approaches to improve agricultural practices and utilization of bioresources for the enhancement of human life. Highlights include a thorough discussion on various aspects of agricultural modernization through technological advances in information technology, efficient utilization of under-exploited natural bioresources, new chemical approaches for the generation of novel biochemicals, and the applications of forensic and genetics approaches for bioresource conservation.
Author | : Sivramiah Shantharam |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : |
This work addresses some of the key questions related to biosafety, enviromental impact issues and ethical issues affected by the advent of biotechnology in agriculture. Biotechnology is poised to change the field of agriculture and this work explores its potential.
Author | : Ismail Serageldin |
Publisher | : World Bank Publications |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : |
This forum is associated with the Fifth Annual World Bank Conference on Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development, held at the Bank, October 9-10, 1997. How to maximize the potential of biotechnology while minimizing risk is a critical issue facing scientists and policymakers and was the topic of the conference. The special focus of the debate was on how the promises of biotechnology can be realized for the benefit of the world's poor, the environment, and the safe management of biotechnology products and processes. This publication summarizes the wide-ranging, stimulating, and provocative presentations and discussions that took place during the meeting.
Author | : Ismail Serageldin |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 340 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9780851996752 |
Based on the first scientific conference convened at the Library of Alexandria, 'Biotechnology and Sustainable Development: Voices of the South and North', which was held in Alexandria, Egypt, in March 2002, this book contains overviews of agriculture, health, ethics and the environment. It discusses how dramatic improvements in food security, health, and lifestyle could accrue to the poor people of developing countries through the applications of new technologies.
Author | : Vibha Dhawan |
Publisher | : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) |
Total Pages | : 561 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 8179931528 |
India has made remarkable strides in agriculture, largely through the foresight, initiatives, and dedication of a very small number of outstanding leaders, including Prof. B P Pal. This book addresses issues such as lessons learnt from the Green Revolution, current status of GM crops globally and their regulations, and issues related to intellectual property. It is useful for researchers, scientists, policy-makers, regulators, seed companies, and the farming community.
Author | : Megh R. Goyal |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 410 |
Release | : 2018-05-03 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1351676598 |
Sustainable Biological Systems for Agriculture: Emerging Issues in Nanotechnology, Biofertilizers, Wastewater, and Farm Machines explores and introduces the use of nanotechnology, biofertilizers, and design of farm machines in agriculture. The contributions are from India, Africa and the USA; the chapters emphasize sustainable solutions for the enhancement of agriculture processes. The volume provides a wealth of information on new and emerging issues in this interdisciplinary field. The book is divided into several sections: Potential Applications of Nanotechnology in Biological Systems Emerging Issues, Challenges and Specific Examples of Nanotechnology for Sustainable Biological Systems Potential of Nano- and Bio- fertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture Emerging Focus Areas in Biological Systems Performance of Farm Machines for Sustainable Agriculture The information provided here will be valuable to government agricultural professionals, scientists, researchers, farmers, and faculty and students all over the world.
Author | : Steven Were Omamo |
Publisher | : Intl Food Policy Res Inst |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2005-01-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0896297373 |
This book brings together experts from within and outside Africa to discuss the current status of biotechnology in southern Africa, the conceptual framework for multistakeholder dialogues, the political and ethical issues surrounding biotechnology, food safety and consumer issues, biosafety, intellectual property rights, and trade involving genetically modified foods.