Herbicide-Resistant Crops
Author | : Stephen O. Duke |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 1995-11-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1566700450 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781566700450 |
Rating | : 4/5 (450 Downloads) |
Download or read book Herbicide-Resistant Crops written by Stephen O. Duke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-11-27 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by a recognized leader in the field, Herbicide-Resistant Crops is the first book to cover all of the issues related to the controversial topic of herbicide-resistant crops. It provides extensive discussions of the modern biotechnological methods that have been used to develop such crops, and reviews the implications - both positive and negative - of developing crops that are resistant to herbicides. The creation and anticipated applications of specific herbicide-resistant crops are also discussed. In addition, the book covers the potential impact of herbicide-resistant crops on weed management practices and the environment, and presents issues related to the regulation and economics of these crops. The editor has brought together a diverse group of professionals, representing the several distinct areas impacted by the new technology of herbicide-resistant crops. The wide range of viewpoints presented in this book creates a balanced and complete survey, providing a notable contribution to the literature.