New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture: High-Reward Opportunities - Softcover

National Research Council; Board On Agriculture; Research In Agriculture; Committee On Biosciences

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309035422 ISBN 13: 9780309035422

Publisher: National Academies Press, 1985

Synopsis

Authored by an integrated committee of plant and animal scientists, this review of newer molecular genetic techniques and traditional research methods is presented as a compilation of high-reward opportunities for agricultural research. Directed to the Agricultural Research Service and the agricultural research community at large, the volume discusses biosciences research in genetic engineering, animal science, plant science, and plant diseases and insect pests. An optimal climate for productive research is discussed.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Executive Summary
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering
• 3. Animal Science
• 4. Plant Science
• 5. Plant Diseases and Insect Pests
• 6. The Optimal Climate for Basic Research
• Appendix: Agricultural Research Service Laboratory Groups Visited

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About the Author

Committee on Biosciences, Research in Agriculture, National Research Council

About this edition

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 1985
• ISBN 10: 0309035422
• ISBN 13: 9780309035422
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136