BIOTECHNOLOGY - Volume VIII

BIOTECHNOLOGY - Volume VIII

Author: Horst W. Doelle

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

Published: 2009-11-16

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1848262620

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This Encyclopedia of Biotechnology is a component of the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Biotechnology draws on the pure biological sciences (genetics, animal cell culture, molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, embryology, cell biology) and in many instances is also dependent on knowledge and methods from outside the sphere of biology (chemical engineering, bioprocess engineering, information technology, biorobotics). This 15-volume set contains several chapters, each of size 5000-30000 words, with perspectives, applications and extensive illustrations. It carries state-of-the-art knowledge in the field and is aimed, by virtue of the several applications, at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.


The State of Food and Agriculture 2003-04

The State of Food and Agriculture 2003-04

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9789251050798

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With CD-ROM "Time series for SOFA 2003-04", in English, French and Spanish. On cover: Agricultural biotechnology: meeting the needs of the poor'.


Participatory Research in Conservation and Rural Livelihoods

Participatory Research in Conservation and Rural Livelihoods

Author: Louise Fortmann

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-12

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 1444305328

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Participatory Research in Conservation and RuralLivelihoods: Doing Science Together starts from theunderstanding that all people create knowledge and that thecreation of sustainable livelihoods and of conditions that protectand sustain rural ecosystems are interrelated. Here local experts and professional researchers writeindependently about the participatory research processes throughwhich they created new knowledge together. They demonstrate thatinterdependent science can produce more accurate and locallyappropriate data, while frankly addressing persisting issues suchas unequal power, whose knowledge and what ways of knowing count,whose voice can be heard or appear in print, and other dilemmas ofthis practice. Conservation scientists and practitioners will bothbenefit from reading this book. First book to examine community participatory researchtechniques that focuses on conservation aims Unique book in that it is written from the perspective ofparticipating community volunteers and researching scientists Part of the prestigious Conservation Science and Practiceseries published in association with the Zoological Society ofLondon "Participatory Research in Conservation and RuralLivelihoods is brilliant, passionate, and inspiring..." Richa Nagar, University of Minnesota, co-author ofPlaying with Fire


Organic Crop Breeding

Organic Crop Breeding

Author: Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-28

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0470958588

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Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production. The book opens with chapters looking at breeding efforts that focus on specific valuable traits such as quality, pest and disease resistance as well as the impacts improved breeding efforts can have on organic production. The second part of the book is a series of crop specific case studies that look at breeding efforts currently underway from around the world in crops ranging from carrots to corn. Organic Crop Breeding includes chapters from leading researchers in the field and is carefully edited by two pioneers in the field. Organic Crop Breeding provides valuable insight for crop breeders, geneticist, crop science professionals, researchers, and advanced students in this quickly emerging field.


Biotechnology, Agriculture and the Developing World

Biotechnology, Agriculture and the Developing World

Author: Timothy M. Swanson

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13:

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The product of research sponsored by the UK Department for International Development and a May 2000 workshop held in Rome, Italy, this book comprises 11 contributions from experts affiliated with the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (Rome, Italy) and the Institute for Plant Biology (U. of Zurich, Switzerland), and from academics in agriculture, food economics, law, and land economy affiliated with universities in the UK, US, and Italy. They investigate ways in which industrial changes implicit in new biotechnologies will affect modern agriculture; analyze industrial and distribution impacts, including consequences for developing countries; and look at genetic use restriction technologies and their implications for global agricultural production. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.


The State of Food and Agriculture 2003-04

The State of Food and Agriculture 2003-04

Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher: Fao

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9789251050798

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With CD-ROM "Time series for SOFA 2003-04", in English, French and Spanish. On cover: Agricultural biotechnology: meeting the needs of the poor'.


Handbook of Plant Biotechnology

Handbook of Plant Biotechnology

Author: Paul Christou

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13:

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This reference work on plant biotechnology is presented in a logical and informative style, and it brings together the principles and practice of contemporary plant biotechnology, including modern commercial aspects.


Plant Breeding and Farmer Participation

Plant Breeding and Farmer Participation

Author: Salvatore Ceccarelli

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 671

ISBN-13: 9789251063828

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This book complements the traditional approach to plant breeding by addressing a number of issues specifically related to the participation of farmers in a plant breeding programme, and provides a comprehensive description and assessment of the use of participatory plant breeding in developing countries. It is aimed at plant breeders, social scientists, students and practitioners interested in learning more about its use, with the hope that they all will find a common ground to discuss ways in which plant breeding can be beneficial to all and can contribute to alleviate poverty.