Advances in the genetic modification of soybeans

Advances in the genetic modification of soybeansTransgenic soybean holds a significant share of the soybean market. However, the traits improved by genetic modification of soybean so far remain limited, with herbicide tolerance being the primary trait exhibited by genetically modified (GM) soybean. Several other agronomic traits could be usefully improved, such as insect resistance, oil composition and amino acid composition. Valuable genes and efficient transformation systems are the key

the global concern about pesticide use and the reduced efficacy of chemicals due to pathogen-resistant strains have gradually led producers to evaluate safer alternatives for controlling postharvest diseases

but part of the historical decline in fertility is associated with strong selection for milk production and some type traits in some dairy breeds

This chapter aims to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge regarding WB

This chapter reviews the achievements of several coffee research centres in conserving and evaluating genetic resources and variety development in Arabica coffee

A bibliography

It first highlights the role of robotics in phenotyping

and techniques of disease management

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and the Central Asian republics of Kazakhstan

This choice collection of Thoreau’s nature writing includes the essays ‘The Succession of Forest Trees

Bazzocchi disposes the text of the Tractatus in a user-friendly manner

This chapter provides an overview of the actual level of Conservation Agriculture (CA) adoption in Central America