Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology

A one-stop reference that discusses principles, methodology and applications of transgenic technologies for plants

Usha Kiran (Edited by), Malik Zainul Abdin (Edited by), Kamaluddin (Edited by)

9780128186329

Paperback, published 19 June 2020

342 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.2 cm, 0.54 kg

Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology discusses the principles, methodology and applications of transgenic technologies. With step-by-step methods on genome editing techniques and a range of potential applications, from improving crop yield to increasing therapeutic efficacy, this book is a one-stop reference for plant gene editing technologies. It will be of particular interest to researchers interested in plant biotechnology and plant genetics, as well as agricultural scientists and those concerned with medicinal plants.

1. Tools of transgenic Technologies 2. Genome editing technologies and their potential in plant genomics/ Bioinformatics tools for analysis of structure and function of plant genome 3. Structural and functional characterization of proteins using in silico tools 4. Bioprospection and mining of novel genes to improve agronomic traits of crops 5. Transgenic Technology to improve the therapeutic efficacy of medicinal plants 6. Improving Yield and nutritional quality of crops with transgenic technology 7. Transgenic approaches for improved shelf life and nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables 8. Transgenic strategies for improved quality of flowers 9. IPR and ethical issues of transgenic plants 10. Transgenic approach to improve crop yields on marginal land 11. Transgenic plants for environmental cleaning

Subject Areas: Botany & plant sciences [PST], Genetics [non-medical PSAK]