About the Book Agricultural science is a broad multidisciplinary field that encompasses the parts of exact, natural, economic and social sciences that are used in the practice and understanding of agriculture science and technology. Agricultural Science and Technology is a book which has been written to serve the purpose of assessing and analysing the nature of relationship between agriculture, and science and technology. Genetically modified plants are created by the process of genetic engineering, which allows scientists to move genetic material between organisms with the aim of changing their characteristics. All organisms are composed of cells that contain the DNA molecule. Molecules of DNA form units of genetic information, known as genes. The development of genetically modified foods and other agricultural biotechnology products has generated significant public debate. The potential for creating foods enhanced for health benefits or increasing crop yields was tantalizing, but there was also widespread concern about the technology's health and environmental risks. This book describes new and potential applications of biotechnology in agricultural sector. This unique and up-to-date resource offering students an innovative and valuable presentation of the subject.
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