Improving Crop Productivity in Sustainable Agriculture

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Improving Crop Productivity in Sustainable Agriculture is written by Narendra Tuteja and published by John Wiley & Sons. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3527665196 (ISBN 10) and 9783527665198 (ISBN 13).

An up-to-date overview of current progress in improving crop quality and quantity using modern methods. With a particular emphasis on genetic engineering, this text focusses on crop improvement under adverse conditions, paying special attention to such staple crops as rice, maize, and pulses. It includes an excellent mix of specific examples, such as the creation of nutritionally-fortified rice and a discussion of the political and economic implications of genetically engineered food. The result is a must-have hands-on guide, ideally suited for the biotech and agro industries.