Techniques and Applications of Genetically Modified Crops

Description

The production of GM crops has now become an invaluable asset in the agricultural toolbox. With a significant portion of the world suffering from hunger and poverty, this provides food security. Genetic transformation is a key technology, in which genes are transferred from one organism to another in order to improve agronomic traits and ultimately help humans. However, there is apprehension in some quarters that genetically modified crops may disturb the ecosystem. A number of non-governmental organizations continue to protest against GM crops and foods, despite the fact that many organisms are genetically modified naturally in the course of evolution. In this context, there is a need to educate the public about the importance of GM crops in terms of food and nutritional security. This book “Techniques and Applications of Genetically Modified Crops” describes the history and development of the science and techniques that underpin plant biotechnology, genetically modified crops that are grown commercially around the world and the new varieties that are being developed. It covers failures as well as successes.