Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 1030
Book Description
Genetica agraria
Author: A Dictionary of Genetics
Author: Robert C. KingPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195094417
Category : Genetics
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Modern genetics began in 1900 with the rediscovery of Mendel's paper, and now the sequencing of the human genome has brought the first century of progress in this field to a triumphant conclusion. Genetics has entered a new era with the advent of genomic and proteomic approaches, and the knowledge in no other biological discipline is advancing as rapidly as that in molecular genetics and cell biology. Proliferation of new terms inevitably accompanies such exponential growth. The sixth edition of A Dictionary of Genetics addresses the need of students and professionals to have access to an up-to-date reference source that defines not only the most recently coined terms, but in many cases also presents important ancillary encyclopedic information.A Dictionary of Genetics has a broader coverage than its name implies, since it includes definitions of strictly genetic words along with a variety of non-genetic terms often encountered in the literature of genetics. There are about 7,000 definitions, and tables or drawings that illustrate 395 of these. In addition to the main body of the dictionary, this work features new Appendices covering the genomic sizes and gene numbers of about 30 organisms ranging from the smallest known virus to humans, an up-to-date listing of internet addresses for easy access to genetic databanks, and a list of developments, inventions and advances in genetics, cytology, and evolutionary science from the past 400 years. These 900 entries, covering a period from 1590 to 2001, are also cross-referenced in the definitions that occur in the body of the dictionary. No other genetics dictionary supplies definitions cross-referenced to chronology entries or has species entries cross-referenced to an appendix showing the position of each organism in a taxonomic hierarchy. These features make A Dictionary of Genetics the most important lexicon in this field.
Biotechnology
Author: G. ThottappillyPublisher: IITA
ISBN: 9789781310904
Category : Agricultural biotechnology
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Need for biotechnology research in Africa; Enhancing the genetic base; Cell and tissue culture; Controlled gene manipulation; Using molecular markers; Other selected applications of biotechnology; Policy issues.
Encyclopedia of Genetics
Author: Eric C.R. ReevePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134263570
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
Book Description
The Encyclopedia includes 125 entries, beginning with the origins of genetics including historical background on the work of Gregor Mendel and Charles Darwin, and progressing to the structure of DNA and modern theories such as selfish genes. All branches of genetics are covered, including the genetics of bacteria, viruses, insects, animals and plants, as well as humans. Important topical issues such as the human genome project, bioethics, the law and genetics, genetic disorders, GM crops, and the use of transgenic animals for food and pharmaceutical products are fully surveyed. A section on techniques and biotechnology includes modern methods of analysis, from DNA fingerprinting to the new science of bioinformatics. The articles, all written by specialists, are largely non-mathematical and progress from general concepts to deeper understanding. Each essay is fully referenced, with suggestions for further reading. The text is supplemented by extensive illustrations, tables and a color plate section. The Encyclopedia of Genetics will be a valuable companion for all those working or studying in the various fields of genetical research, and a fascinating reference for all readers with a basic background in biology. Also includes color inserts.
Library List
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Integrated Crop Protection in Cereals
Author: R. CavalloroPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000162540
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book contains 33 papers, presented at the meeting "Integrated Crop protection in Cereals", on recent developments in research into integral control of invertebrate pests, diseases and weeds, together with economic appraisals of applying such research to model farming systems.
Nuclear Science Abstracts
Author: Arid Lands
Author: E. S. HillsPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040004660
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
In 1951 UNESCO launched an Arid Zone Programme with the object of promoting research into arid regions from every relevant scientific point of view. This book, originally published in 1966, represents the range of research undertaken and gives a general conspectus of arid zone geography. 17 authors from 8 countries contributed and the book deals comprehensively with all the main areas, with specific examples used to illustrate arguments. There are chapters on meteorology, geology, geomorphology, botany and zoology and almost 50% of the book is devoted to man’s activities: irrigation and agriculture; industry; animal breeding and human survival in the desert
Energy Information Data Base
Author: United States. Department of Energy. Technical Information CenterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Guidelines for Seed Exchange and Plant Introduction in Tropical Crops
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9789251024775
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description