Plant Biotechnology: Recent Advancements and Developments

✍ Scribed by Suresh Kumar Gahlawat, Raj Kumar Salar, Priyanka Siwach, Joginder Singh Duhan, Suresh Kumar, Pawan Kaur (eds.)

Publisher: Springer Singapore
Year: 2017
Tongue: English
Leaves: 394
Edition: 1
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This book presents an overview of the latest advances and developments in plant biotechnology. The respective chapters explore emerging areas of plant biotechnology such as RNAi technology, fermentation technology, genetic engineering, nanoparticles and their applications, climate resilient crops, bio-films, bio-plastic, bio-remediation, flavonoids, antioxidants etc. All chapters were written by respected experts and address the latest developments in plant biotechnology that are of industrial importance, especially with regard to crop yields and post-harvest strategies. As such, the book offers a valuable guide for students, educators and researchers in all disciplines of the life sciences, agricultural sciences, medicine, and biotechnology at universities, research institutions and biotechnology companies.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-x
Advances in Computational Tools for Plant microRNA Identification....Pages 1-16
Control of Gene Expression by RNAi: A Revolution in Functional Genomics....Pages 17-57
Engineering Abiotic Stress Tolerance Traits for Mitigating Climate Change....Pages 59-73
Developing Climate Smart Aerobic Rice Varieties for Addressing the Problems of Water Scarcity and Global Warming....Pages 75-85
Biotechnological Aspects for Enhancement of Mineral Bioavailability from Cereals and Legumes....Pages 87-100
Recent Biotechnological Approaches to Study Taxonomy of Legume Nodule Forming Rhizobia....Pages 101-124
Biotechnological Applications of Trichoderma Species for Environmental and Food Security....Pages 125-156
Fermentation of Cereals: A Tool to Enhance Bioactive Compounds....Pages 157-170
Molecular Structure, Biological Functions, and Metabolic Regulation of Flavonoids....Pages 171-188
Enzymatic Approaches for the Synthesis of High Fructose Syrup....Pages 189-211
Starch Nanoparticles: Their Preparation and Applications....Pages 213-232
Recent Updates on Molecular Biotechnological Intervention in Isabgol....Pages 233-253
Flavonoids: A Nutraceutical and Its Role as Anti-inflammatory and Anticancer Agent....Pages 255-270
Recent Advances in Biodegradable Films, Coatings and Their Applications....Pages 271-296
Bioplastics: A Sustainable Approach Toward Healthier Environment....Pages 297-314
Biotechnological Strategies for Remediation of Toxic Metal(loid)s from Environment....Pages 315-359
Genetic Engineering of Poplar: Current Achievements and Future Goals....Pages 361-390

✦ Subjects

Plant Breeding/Biotechnology;Plant Physiology;Plant Biochemistry

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