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Plant biotechnology

This book looks at the science behind altering plant genes and how that work is put to use in growing and farming crops. It explains the laboratory methods that underpin genetic manipulation and shows, through a series of case studies, how the approach has been applied in practice.

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The authors aim for an even-handed treatment, presenting the techniques and their uses without taking a side.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 376 pages

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