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Plant Biotechnology explores contemporary techniques and applications of plant biotechnology, illustrating the tremendous potential this technology has to change our world by improving the food supply. As an introductory text, its focus is on basic science and processes. It guides students from plant biology and genetics to breeding to principles and applications of plant biotechnology. Key features Theoretical approaches, number of examples and references Provides a broad, application-oriented overview Real application scenarios, such as plant projects that require the use of a whole set of drug design tools This appears to be an excellent series of textbooks for students, researchers and scientists Provides a comprehensive, definitive, and up to date reference of the main areas of specialist and expert knowledge and skills used by those involved in all aspects of the new drug development research Illustrations help readers understand the research methodology easily Lists of Web resources serve as a gateway to important research centers, institutes, and other sources of information

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