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Understanding Genes and GMOS - Couverture rigide

Sanderson, Colin J

 
9789812703750: Understanding Genes and GMOS
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 9812703756 ISBN 13 : 9789812703750
Editeur : World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

The rapid progress in genomics and related technologies has increased interest in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This concise and highly readable book equips the reader with essential information about what genes are, how they work, and how they can be modified and used in biotechnology. The book starts with a summary of the beginnings of life, the structure and components of living organisms, and an outline of genetic engineering.The coverage of human genetics spans race, human evolution and migration, the sex chromosomes, gene therapy, and forensic science. A separate chapter is devoted to the genetics and evolution of some of the major disease-causing organisms. On environmental genetics, the book considers the risks of releasing agricultural GM plants, as well as bioremediation and metal extraction by GM plants. Applications of genetic modification in agriculture -- pest-resistant plants, herbicide resistance, and improved foods -- are presented as part of a discussion on sustainable agriculture to emphasize the role played by GM plants in relation to chemicals, analytic techniques, and organic farming.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The rapid progress in genomics and related technologies has increased interest in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This concise and highly readable book equips the reader with essential information about what genes are, how they work, and how they can be modified and used in biotechnology. The book starts with a summary of the beginnings of life, the structure and components of living organisms, and an outline of genetic engineering. The coverage of human genetics spans race, human evolution and migration, the sex chromosomes, gene therapy, and forensic science. A separate chapter is devoted to the genetics and evolution of some of the major disease-causing organisms. On environmental genetics, the book considers the risks of releasing agricultural GM plants, as well as bioremediation and metal extraction by GM plants. Applications of genetic modification in agriculture pest-resistant plants, herbicide resistance, and improved foods are presented as part of a discussion on sustainable agriculture to emphasize the role played by GM plants in relation to chemicals, analytic techniques, and organic farming.

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Éditeur
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9812703756
ISBN 13 
9789812703750
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
360
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible