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Description of  Compendium of Transgenic Crop Plants, 10 Volume Set

The Set offers a comprehensive review of the commercially relevanttransgenic plants developed and presently utilized. Volumes 1-9cover around 100 plant species, from crops to forest trees. Volume10 is the master index volume. Each chapter covers one particular species (or sometimes groupof closely related species) and the transgenic versions developedfor that particular species. Key features: Offers a complete description of the successfullydeveloped transgenic plants for around 100 commercially relevantcrops from fruits and vegetables to grains, industrial crops andforest tree species Covers the transgenic techniques used in the moleculartailoring of traits relevant from an agricultural, medicinal andenvironmental point of view Explores future developments, from desired traits toexpected new technologies Examines risks and concerns around the use of GMcrops Discusses public perception, industrial perspectives andpolitical and economic consequences Contributions from over 300 leading scientists fromaround the world Provides a valuable and inclusive reference for students,researchers, scientists and industry professionals, studying andworking on transgenic plants.