Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology
- 1st Edition - June 19, 2020
- Latest edition
- Editors: Usha Kiran, Malik Zainul Abdin, Kamaluddin
- Language: English
Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology discusses the principles, methodology and applications of transgenic technologies. With step-by-step methods o… Read more
Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology discusses the principles, methodology and applications of transgenic technologies. With step-by-step methods on genome editing techniques and a range of potential applications, from improving crop yield to increasing therapeutic efficacy, this book is a one-stop reference for plant gene editing technologies. It will be of particular interest to researchers interested in plant biotechnology and plant genetics, as well as agricultural scientists and those concerned with medicinal plants.
- Includes step-by-step methods to assist students and researchers with genome editing and bioinformatics tools
- Highlights a number of applications of plant biotechnology, including how to achieve desired traits, such as improved crop yield
- Discusses principles, methodology and applications of transgenic technologies
Students and researchers in the areas of plant biotechnology, transgenic plants and gene editing technology, plant molecular biology and plant bioinformatics. Agricultural scientists and those interested in medicinal plants
1. Tools of transgenic Technologies
2. Genome editing technologies and their potential in plant genomics/ Bioinformatics tools for analysis of structure and function of plant genome
3. Structural and functional characterization of proteins using in silico tools
4. Bioprospection and mining of novel genes to improve agronomic traits of crops
5. Transgenic Technology to improve the therapeutic efficacy of medicinal plants
6. Improving Yield and nutritional quality of crops with transgenic technology
7. Transgenic approaches for improved shelf life and nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables
8. Transgenic strategies for improved quality of flowers
9. IPR and ethical issues of transgenic plants
10. Transgenic approach to improve crop yields on marginal land
11. Transgenic plants for environmental cleaning
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 19, 2020
- Language: English
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Usha Kiran
Dr. Usha Kiran is working with Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi. She is investigating the use of bioinformatic tools to study signalling modulators that are being used by plant cells to evoke protective cellular response, especially proline biosynthesis and degradation during stress conditions. She has published one book (Plant Biotechnology: Principles and Application) in the capacity of co-editor.
Affiliations and expertise
Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, IndiaMA
Malik Zainul Abdin
Dr. Malik Zainul Abdin is Professor of Biotechnology in Jamia Hamdard’s School of Chemical and Life Sciences, India. He obtained his B.S. from Aligarh Muslim University and his Ph.D. from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Professor Abdin specializes in plant biotechnology, plant-derived therapeutics, and phytopharmaceutical innovation. His work spans metabolic engineering, molecular genetics, and bioactive compound stabilization. He brings more than three decades of research and teaching experience to the project, and has edited six prior volumes, including Elsevier’s Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, IndiaK
Kamaluddin
Dr. Kamaluddin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Banda University of Agriculture and Plant Technology. He is an author of 36 research articles, 3 review articles, 10 Book chapters and 2 Practical manuals. He also served as editor of the 2017 book "Plant Biotechnology: Principles and Applications".
Affiliations and expertise
Banda University of Agriculture, Banda, IndiaRead Transgenic Technology Based Value Addition in Plant Biotechnology on ScienceDirect