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" As the world debates the risks and benefits of plant biotechnology, the proportion of the global area of transgenic field crops has increased every year, and the safety and value continues to be demonstrated. Yet, despite the success of transgenic field crops, the commercialization of transgenic horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamentals) has lagged far behind. Transgenic Horticultural Crops: Challenges and Opportunities examines the challenges for the creation and commercialization of horticultural biotechnology and identifies opportunities, strategies, and priorities for future progress. A "must read" for anyone working in the fields of genetic engineering or plant breeding, for policy makers, educators, students, and anyone interested in the issues of genetic engineering of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals, this book covers: Past achievements, newest developments, and current challenges in transgenic fruit, nut, vegetable, ornamental, and pharmaceutical crops; Reviews transgenic horticultural crops in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia; Hurdles to the commercialization of transgenic technology in economics and marketplace, consumer acceptance, intellectua

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Author

editors: Beiquan Mou, Ralph Scorza

Publisher

Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781420093797

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Agriculture, Biology