Editor-in-Chief:Paul Christou (Fraunhofer Biology – författare

This important reference is the first work on Plant Biotechnology. Written by an international team of experienced researchers and professionals from both academia and industry, it will bring together the principles and practice of contemporary plant biotechnology to include:* the techniques of plant genetic modification - applications of plant biotechnology, crop improvement in agriculture and a production system for pharmaceutical proteins* ethics and safety issues - public perception, public relations, scale-up and testing, and legislation within the business of plant biotechnology.