Women in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Biotechnology : Key Advances and Perspectives on Emerging Topics (Women in Engineering and Science)

Privalle, Laura S. (EDT)

Springer International Publishing AG（2017/03発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 153 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783319522005

Full Description

This volume describes the contributions made by women scientists to the field of agricultural biotechnology, the most quickly adopted agricultural practice ever adopted. It features the perspectives of women educators, researchers and key stakeholders towards the development, implementation and acceptance of this modern technology. It describes the multiplying contemporary challenges in the field, how women are overcoming technological barriers, and their thoughts on what the future may hold. As sustainable agricultural practices increasingly represent a key option in the drive towards building a greener global community, the scientific, technological and implementation issues covered in this book are vital information for anyone working in environmental engineering.  

Contents

Pioneering Women in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Biotechnology.- Agrobacterium and Plant Biotechnology.- From Maize Transposons to the GMO Wars.- Agriculture in the Modern age Biopesticides and Plant Biotechnology.- The Story Behind the Approval of the First Bt Maize Product.- Trails and Trials in Biotechnology Policy.- Enabling Educators.- Africa's Fight for Freedom to Innovate and the Early Signs of Embracing  Biotechnology  Especially Genetically Modified (GM) Foods.- Sustainable Agriculture and Biotechnology.