Principles of Plant Biotechnology

This textbook presents an account of plant biotechnology for undergraduates and those working in the plant sciences who wish to exploit the potential of gene manipulation and tissue culture in the field of crop improvement and development. The book considers the application of gene cloning and transfer to the modification of biological systems, notably in crop breeding. It also considers the use of living organisms in the processing of materials, an area with important industrial applications. The principles underlying this practice are presented and throughout, the book has been fully updated.