INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY AN AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION

An Agricultural Revolution provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts that contribute to agriculture's biotechnology revolution. Each chapter of this comprehensive text includes topics such as cell functions, genetics and genetic engineering, the uses of biotechnology and biot...

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Main Author: Herren, Ray V. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Clifton Park, New York THOMSON/DELMAR LEARNING 2005
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Summary:An Agricultural Revolution provides students with a basic understanding of the concepts that contribute to agriculture's biotechnology revolution. Each chapter of this comprehensive text includes topics such as cell functions, genetics and genetic engineering, the uses of biotechnology and biotech careers. Also included is a thorough examination of the controversy and concerns over the use of genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms, cloning and their potential dangers to humans and the environments. This information enables students to engage and utilize the text's science-based content in classroom discussions and research activities.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xv, 413 pages colour illustrations 27 cm
ISBN:9780766842724
076684272X