Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-149) and index.
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Table of Contents 1. The Role of Biotechnology in Everyday Life 2. Agriculture Yesterday and Today 3. Biotechnology in Crop Production 4. Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture 5. The Growth of Industry and Commerce 6. Industrial Applications of Biotechnology 7. Biotechnology and Consumer Products 8. Controversial Issues in Biotechnology 9. Case Studies: Biotechnology and Food Safety --Notes --Glossary --Bibliography --Further Reading --Index.
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Discusses fundamental principles of genetically modifying animals and plants for agricultural and industrial use, and how the latest techniques in engineering plants are having a major effect on the global economy.