Crop Improvement: Biotechnological Advances

Biotechnological advances have revolutionized the agricultural biotechnology sector, with low-cost DNA/genome sequencing technologies leading to the discovery and functional characterization of genes imparting stress tolerance and quality traits. The 'omics group of technologies, including genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, has enabled the editing of various gene functions in plants, aiding in crop improvement. This book compiles the latest techniques of agricultural biotechnology and their applications in crop improvement, including nanotechnology, genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, GM technology, genome editing, marker-assisted selection, mutation breeding, cryobiotechnology, and nanotechnology and biosensors. It includes real-world examples and applications, making it accessible to a broader interdisciplinary readership.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 254 pages
\n Publication date: 30 June 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The field of biotechnology is experiencing remarkable advancements at an unprecedented pace. The availability of cost-effective DNA/genome sequencing technologies has paved the way for the discovery and functional characterization of an extensive array of genes that confer stress tolerance and quality traits. The 'omics group of technologies, encompassing genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the agricultural biotechnology sector. Noteworthy innovations, such as the Nobel Prize-winning genome editing technique, are being employed to edit various gene functions in plants, thereby aiding in crop improvement. This technology holds significant potential for rapid adoption by consumers compared to the transgenic technique, as genome-edited plants do not have any adverse effects on the plant's genome, the environment, or related species or non-target organisms.

In this comprehensive book, esteemed authors have undertaken the task of compiling the most recent techniques and applications of agricultural biotechnology in crop improvement. Certain chapters have been specifically dedicated to exploring the use of nanotechnology, a rapidly emerging field in the agriculture sector.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the development, potential, and safety issues associated with biotechnology. It delves into the advancements in genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics in agriculture, highlighting their significance in understanding plant biology and improving crop yields. Protein bioinformatics and its applications are also explored, as are the implications of genetically modified (GM) technology and its potential applications in agriculture.

Genome editing, marker-assisted selection (MAS), mutation breeding, cryobiotechnology, and nanotechnology are among the other topics covered in detail. Real-world examples and applications are included to make the content accessible to a broader interdisciplinary readership, including researchers, scientists, and students.

We envision that this book will serve as a valuable reference resource for scholars and researchers in the field of agricultural biotechnology. It will provide a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques and applications, enabling them to contribute to the ongoing advancements in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.

\n Weight: 742g\n
Dimension: 182 x 261 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367567095\n \n