Applications Of Biotechnology In Forestry And Horticulture

Author : V. Dhawan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468413212

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Applications of Biotechnology in Forestry and Horticulture by V. Dhawan Pdf

Major and exciting changes have taken place recently in various aspects of bio technology and its applications to forestry. Even more exciting is the prospect of major innovations that the entire field of biotechnology holds for plant growth in general. The importance of these developments for the forestry sector is considerable, particu larly since forestry science has not received the kinds of technical and R&D inputs that, say, agriculture has received in the past few decades. Y ct the problems of defor estation as well as stagnation in yields and productivity of existing forests throughout the world are becoming increasingly apparent, with consequences and ecological ef fects that cause growing worldwide concern. Policies for application of existing knowl edge in biotechnology to the field of forestry and priorities for future research and development are, therefore, of considerable value, because it is only through the adop tion of the right priorities and enlightened policies that scientific developments will move along the right direction, leading to improvements in forestry practices through out the world. It was against this backdrop that the Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI) or ganised a major international workshop on the "Applications of Biotechnology in For estry and Horticulture" at New Delhi in January 1988. The present volume covers the proceedings of this international workshop.

Author : Dinesh Kumar Srivastava,Ajay Kumar Thakur,Pankaj Kumar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811623394

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Agricultural Biotechnology: Latest Research and Trends by Dinesh Kumar Srivastava,Ajay Kumar Thakur,Pankaj Kumar Pdf

This book caters to the need of researchers working in the ever-evolving field of agricultural biotechnology. It discusses and provides in-depth information about latest advancements happening in this field. The book discusses evolution of plant tissue culture techniques, development of doubled haploids technology, role of recombinant-DNA technology in crop improvement. It also provides an insight into the global status of genetically modified crops, use of RNAi technology and mi-RNAs in plant improvement. Chapters are also dedicated for different branches of ‘omics’ science including genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, metabolomics and phenomics along with the use of molecular markers in tagging and mapping of various genes/QTLs of agronomic importance. This book also covers the role of enzymes and microbes in agriculture in productivity enhancement. It is of interest to teachers, researchers of biotechnology and agriculture scientists. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and postgraduate students of biotechnology, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international biotechnologists and agricultural scientists will also find this to be a useful read.

Author : Anirudh Kumar,Rakesh Kumar,Pawan Shukla,Hitendra K. Patel
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811629563

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Omics Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Global Food Security (Vol II) by Anirudh Kumar,Rakesh Kumar,Pawan Shukla,Hitendra K. Patel Pdf

This edited book brings out a comprehensive collection of information on the modern omics-based research. The main focus of this book is to educate researchers about utility of omics-based technologies in rapid crop improvement. In last two decades, omics technologies have been utilized significantly in the area of plant sciences and has shown promising results. Omics technology has potential to address the challenge of food security in the near future. The comprehensive use of omics technology occurred in last two decades and helped greatly in the understanding of complex biological problems, improve crop productivity and ensure sustainable use of ecosystem services. This book is of interest to researchers and students of life sciences, biotechnology, plant biotechnology, agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences. It is also a useful knowledge resource for national and international agricultural scientists.

Author : John Edward Otieno Rege,Keith Sones
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031043499

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Agricultural Biotechnology in Sub-Saharan Africa by John Edward Otieno Rege,Keith Sones Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the application level for various agricultural biotechnologies across Sub-Saharan Africa. The authors examine the capacity available as well as the enabling environment, including policy and investments, for facilitating agricultural biotechnology development and use in the region. For each Sub-Saharan country, the status of biotechnology application is assessed in four major sectors; Crops, Livestock, Forestry and Aquaculture. Examples such as the number and requisite skill levels of trained personnel, biosafety frameworks and public awareness are surfaced in these chapters. This work also discusses the impact of push-pull factors on research, training and food security and identifies opportunities for investment in biotechnology and local agribusiness. Development partners, policy makers, agricultural consultants as well as scientists and private sector investors with an interest in biotechnology initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa will find this collection an important account to identify key gaps in capacity and policy, as well as priority areas going forward. The volume highlights ways to develop technology and increase agricultural production capacity through international cooperation and inclusive economic growth, making it a valuable practice guide in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 2 Zero Hunger and SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth. Clear case studies round off the reading experience.

Author : Nigel Halford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470021828

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Plant Biotechnology by Nigel Halford Pdf

Plant Biotechnology: Current and Future Uses of Genetically Modified Crops covers in detail the development, use and regulation of GM crops. Split into three sections, Part 1 introduces GM crops and describes the GM crops that are used commercially. Part 2 looks at new developments and methodologies in areas including potential applications of GM crops for the production of vaccines, enhanced nutritional value of GM food, and engineering resistance to fungal pathogens. Part 3 concludes by considering the key issues of safety and legislation, including allergenicity, environmental impacts, risk assessment and labelling. Key features: Covers the topic in depth and addresses key subject areas Takes a broad view of the current situation in different countries Examines the commercial application of plant biotechnology in the USA and China Covers two major areas of public concern: allergenicity and gene flow Covers new developments in plant research, safety and legislation aspects This book is essential reading for postgraduates and researchers in plant biotechnology and related sciences in Departments of Plant Science, Biotechnology, Bioscience, Environmental Science, Food Biosciences and Chemistry. It is also of interest for professionals working in the plant biotechnology industry or government professionals working in environmental policy.

Author : Agnès Ricroch,Surinder Chopra,Marcel Kuntz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030683450

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Plant Biotechnology by Agnès Ricroch,Surinder Chopra,Marcel Kuntz Pdf

Written in easy to follow language, the book presents cutting-edge agriculturally relevant plant biotechnologies and applications in a manner that is accessible to all. This book updates and introduces the scope and method of plant biotechnologies and molecular breeding within the context of environmental analysis and assessment, a diminishing supply of productive arable land, scarce water resources and climate change. New plant breeding techniques including CRISPR-cas system are now tools to meet these challenges both in developed countries and in developing countries. Ethical issues, intellectual property rights, regulation policies in various countries related to agricultural biotechnology are examined. The rapid developments in plant biotechnology are explained to a large audience with relevant examples. New varieties of crops can be adapted to new climatic conditions in order to reduce pest-associated losses and the adverse abiotic effects

Author : D. Joseph Bagyaraj
Publisher : New India Publishing Agency
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9380235828

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Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry by D. Joseph Bagyaraj Pdf

The book is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the subject. The book will be useful to students, teachers and researchers interested in microbiology, biotechnology, natural resource management, organic farming and sustainable agriculture, horticulture and forestry.

Author : Alan B. Bennett,Sharman D. O'Neill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1990-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015017992861

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Horticultural Biotechnology by Alan B. Bennett,Sharman D. O'Neill Pdf

It is now understood that biotechnology may hold the key to feeding the world through genetically engineered improvement of major agricultural crops. This work provides benchmarks of the current state of scientific development of horticultural biotechnology and also the increasing pace at which new applications from this field are being put to the test for commercial potential. The success of molecular genetic manipulation and tissue culture work in certain model systems such as the tomato and some ornamental flowers establishes a useful starting point for discussing the fundamental and applied aspects of plant biotechnology. Among the case studies presented are: gene transfer and isolation; genome structure; flower development; biotic stress; abiotic stress; and commercial applications.

Author : Mulkh-Raj Ahuja,William J. Libby
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642848131

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Clonal Forestry II by Mulkh-Raj Ahuja,William J. Libby Pdf

Provided here are both underlying theory and recent results concerning the propagation and use of clones in research and in production forestry. State-of-the-art science and case histories treating production, testing, multiplication and deployment of clones are presented. Agroforestry, urban forestry and christmas-tree farming are covered, along with more traditional multiple-use forestry and high-intensity forestry for biomass, wood and fiber production. Clonal forestry is contrasted to the more recent developments of "family forestry", and the classical tree-improvement approach relying on seed-orchards. The history of clonal forestry is covered with reviews of several centuries experience with Sugi in Japan and poplars in Europe. The impacts and use of clones in the contexts of genetic conservation and biodiversity are discussed, as are the laws and regulations affecting clonal production and deployment.

Author : Frank Kempken,Christian Jung
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642023910

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Genetic Modification of Plants by Frank Kempken,Christian Jung Pdf

Conceived with the aim of sorting fact from fiction over genetically modified (GM) crops, this book brings together the knowledge of 30 specialists in the field of transgenic plants. It covers the generation and detection of these plants as well as the genetic traits conferred on transgenic plants. In addition, the book looks at a wide variety of crops, ornamental plants and tree species that are subject to genetic modifications, assessing the risks involved in genetic modification as well as the potential economic benefits of the technology in specific cases. The book’s structure, with fully cross-referenced chapters, gives readers a quick access to specific topics, whether that is comprehensive data on particular species of ornamentals, or coverage of the socioeconomic implications of GM technology. With an increasing demand for bioenergy, and the necessary higher yields relying on wider genetic variation, this book supplies all the technical details required to move forward to a new era in agriculture.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3540558721

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CLONAL FORESTRY 1/2 CPL. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ajar Nath Yadav,Joginder Singh,Chhatarpal Singh,Neelam Yadav
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811569494

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Current Trends in Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture by Ajar Nath Yadav,Joginder Singh,Chhatarpal Singh,Neelam Yadav Pdf

Microbial biotechnology is an emerging field with applications in a broad range of sectors involving food security, human nutrition, plant protection and overall basic research in the agricultural sciences. The environment has been sustaining the burden of mankind from time immemorial, and our indiscriminate use of its resources has led to the degradation of the climate, loss of soil fertility, and the need for sustainable strategies. The major focus in the coming decades will be on achieving a green and clean environment by utilizing soil and plant-associated beneficial microbial communities. Plant-microbe interactions include the association of microbes with plant systems: epiphytic, endophytic and rhizospheric. The microbes associated with plant ecosystems play an important role in plant growth, development, and soil health. Moreover, soil and plant microbiomes help to promote plant growth, either directly or indirectly by means of plant growth-promoting mechanisms, e.g. the release of plant growth regulators; solubilization of phosphorus, potassium and zinc; biological nitrogen fixation; or by producing siderophores, ammonia, HCN and other secondary metabolites. These beneficial microbial communities represent a novel and promising solution for agro-environmental sustainability by providing biofertilizers, bioprotectants, and biostimulants, in addition to mitigating various types of abiotic stress in plants. This book focuses on plant-microbe interactions; the biodiversity of soil and plant microbiomes; and their role in plant growth and soil health. Accordingly, it will be immensely useful to readers working in the biological sciences, especially microbiologists, biochemists and microbial biotechnologists.

Author : Jameel M. Al-Khayri,Shri Mohan Jain,Dennis V. Johnson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319225210

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Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies: Breeding, Biotechnology and Molecular Tools by Jameel M. Al-Khayri,Shri Mohan Jain,Dennis V. Johnson Pdf

The basic concept of this book is to examine the use of innovative methods augmenting traditional plant breeding towards the development of new crop varieties under different environmental conditions to achieve sustainable food production. This book consists of two volumes: Volume 1 subtitled Breeding, Biotechnology and Molecular Tools and Volume 2 subtitled Agronomic, Abiotic and Biotic Stress Traits. This is Volume 1 which consists of 21 chapters covering domestication and germplasm utilization, conventional breeding techniques and the role of biotechnology. In addition to various biotechnological applications in plant breeding, it includes functional genomics, mutations and methods of detection, and molecular markers. In vitro techniques and their applications in plant breeding are discussed with an emphasis on embryo rescue, somatic cell hybridization and somaclonal variation. Other chapters cover haploid breeding, transgenics, cryogenics and bioinformatics.

Author : Tilak Raj Sharma,Rupesh Deshmukh,Humira Sonah
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811528743

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Advances in Agri-Food Biotechnology by Tilak Raj Sharma,Rupesh Deshmukh,Humira Sonah Pdf

This book presents biotechnological advances and approaches to improving the nutritional value of agri-foods. The respective chapters explore how biotechnology is being used to enhance food production, nutritional quality, food safety and food packaging, and to address postharvest issues. Written and prepared by eminent scientists working in the field of food biotechnology, the book offers authentic, reliable and detailed information on technological advances, fundamental principles, and the applications of recent innovations. Accordingly, it offers a valuable guide for researchers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and food technology.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Trees
ISBN : MINN:31951D02964888S

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Abstracts of Papers Presented at the International Symposium on Applications of Biotechnology to Tree Culture, Protection and Utilization, Columbus, Ohio, August 5-8, 1991 by Anonim Pdf