Plant Biotechnology in Ornamental Horticulture
Author | : Yi Li |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 566 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : WISC:89094001153 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Plant Biotechnology in Ornamental Horticulture written by Yi Li and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant Biotechnology in Ornamental Horticulture presents an in-depth overview of the key scientific and technical advances, issues, and challenges in one of the fastest growing segments of the agriculture industry. This comprehensive book covers 19 different topics related to the use of transgenic plant technology to improve ornamental plants, ranging from metabolic engineering of flower color and scent to improving cold, drought, and disease tolerance in horticultural and ornamental crops to the economics of horticultural biotechnology.