Browsing Biotechnology, 2002 - present by Subject "crops"

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Crop Improvement by Conventional Breeding or Genetic Engineering: How Different Are They?

Manshardt, Richard (University of Hawaii, 2004-01)

Conventional breeding and genetic engineering are different but complementary ways of improving crops, and either can be appropriate or inappropriate in particular cases, depending on the breeding objectives. Although ...
Use of Biotechnology in Agriculture -- Benefits and Risks

Wieczorek, Ania (University of Hawaii, 2003-05)

Biotechnology is the application of scientific techniques to modify and improve plants, animals, and microorganisms to enhance their value. Agricultural biotechnology is the area of biotechnology involving applications to ...