Forest Genomics and Biotechnology (CABI Biotechnology Series, 9)

by: Matias Kirst (Author),Rick Meilan(Author)

Publisher: CABI

Publication Date: 2020/3/6

Language: English

Print Length: 280 pages

ISBN-10: 1780643500

ISBN-13: 9781780643502

Book Description

An authoritative update of forest tree biotechnology and genomics methodologies, this book covers procedures and accomplishments from basic biological science to applications. Incorporating expert evaluation of achievements, it discusses the potential that novel biotechnological and genomic approaches have for traditional breeding improvement of forest-tree species and production of forest-based products. It also describes in detail the environmental, social, legal, and regulatory aspects of forest biotechnology, with an emphasis on biosafety.

About the Author

An authoritative update of forest tree biotechnology and genomics methodologies, this book covers procedures and accomplishments from basic biological science to applications. Incorporating expert evaluation of achievements, it discusses the potential that novel biotechnological and genomic approaches have for traditional breeding improvement of forest-tree species and production of forest-based products. It also describes in detail the environmental, social, legal, and regulatory aspects of forest biotechnology, with an emphasis on biosafety.