Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, 2nd Edition

Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, 2nd Edition, 2, 2017 is a comprehensive biology reference published by Elsevier. Description by Author (Author) Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, Second Edition, Three Volume Set presents both foundational and applied information on plants used by humans as sources of food, raw materials, and amenity purposes.

Key Features

- Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences, Second Edition, Three Volume Set presents both foundational and applied information on plants used by humans as sources of food, raw…
- It highlights how the underlying science and information links through to applications in practical situations
- Since the last edition was published, the role of applied science in agricultural production has been brought into greater focus as fluctuations in global food production feed…
- At the same time, technological advances are changing the way plant science is done
- This Second Edition has been expanded to include specific chapters on the leading crops and crop-types, as well as updated chapters on plant development, photosynthesis,…
- The updated chapters reflect progress, particularly in genome sequencing and molecular genetics and biotechnology, including genetic modification, that have taken place since the…
- In addition, the book places these developments in the wider context of biodiversity, food security, intellectual property, and ethical considerations

Product Details

Publisher: Elsevier
Edition: 2
Published Year: 2017
Format: Publisher PDF
File Size: 63.3 MB
ISBN: 9780123948083, 9780123948076, 012394807X, 978-0123948083, 0123948088