The second part contains a discussion of the principles and practice of techniques of everything concerning in vitro procedures, identification, and direct and indirect transfer of genes and the control of the functioning of trasgenes.

Résumé
Introductory text for students of genetics is general and the students of agronomy as the book gives numerous agronomic applications.

Contenu
Introduction, Some Basic Concepts of Biology: Biology and Plant Physiology; Agronomy; Cellular and Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering: A New Science but an Old Partner of Agriculture; In Vitro Culture; Gene Transfer in Plants; Plant Biotechnology and Other Biotechnologies, Applications of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering: Examples of the Impact of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering on Agronomy; Plant Biotechnology and Bio-Industries, Plant Biotechnology and Bioethics: Evaluation of Risks; Evaluation of Advantages; Regulatory Mechanisms, Conclusion: The Future of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in plants, Exercises, Glossary, Index