Modern Concept of Biotechnology

Download or read book Modern Concept of Biotechnology written by Kumar H.D. and published by Vikas Publishing House. This book was released on 1998 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text caters to the needs of undergraduate students of science, agriculture, technology and medicine. It covers virtually all aspects of biotechnology – traditional and modern – in a concise and well-illustrated manner. Most aspects of plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology have been dealt with adequately. Recent developments in the field have also been included in the book. Chapters on developing countries and regulatory issues have been added to the book to reflect the growing interest and concern of the general public as well as enforcement agencies with intellectual property rights, patenting, and trade-related matters. Special treatment is given to agricultural biotechnology, e.g., transgenic plants and animals and their use for human welfare. The book includes a glossary of useful terms, some sample questions and answers, and a short list of recent literature for supplementary reading.