Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops

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Prof James Dale (Queensland University of Technology (Australia)) Dr W. K. Tushemereirwe (NARO)

Instant Insights

Genetic Modification of Crops

Prof James Dale (Queensland University of Technology (Australia)), Dr W. K. Tushemereirwe (NARO), Dr Robert Harding (Queensland University of Technology (Australia)) , Dr Adrian Dubock (Agricultural Consultancy for Development GmbH)

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
15 June 2021

Genetic engineering; Sustainable agriculture; Agronomy & crop production

Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

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This specially curated collection features six reviews of current and key research on genetic modification of crops.

The first chapter reviews key challenges facing banana production, primarily the risk of species decimation by diseases such as Fusarium wilt, and considers how genetic modification may be a solution to this.

The second chapter discusses the development and establishment of 'Golden Rice' - a biofortified variety designed as a health intervention to help alleviate the problem of vitamin A deficiency.

The third chapter details recent advances in the genetic modification of important agronomic traits of soybean crops, such as herbicide tolerance and insect resistance. The fourth chapter addresses progress in and prospects for transgenic interventions in the improvement of grain legumes, concentrating on chickpea, pigeonpea, cowpea and more.

The fifth chapter reviews recent research efforts in the production of genetically modified (GM) oil palm plants and looks towards establishing stable lines of commercially viable GM varieties.

The final chapter describes recent progress relating to transgenic modification of cassava and how future research can strengthen food security and commercialization of the crop.

By: Prof James Dale (Queensland University of Technology (Australia)), Dr W. K. Tushemereirwe (NARO), Dr Robert Harding (Queensland University of Technology (Australia)), Dr Adrian Dubock (Agricultural Consultancy for Development GmbH), Dr Wensheng Hou (CAAS)
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 34
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781801461610
ISBN 10: 1801461619
Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 15 June 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active