Random thoughts on recombinant insects / Thomas A. Miller.
by Miller, Thomas A.
Series: Agriculture issues and policies | Insects and other terrestrial arthropods: biology, chemistry and behavior Published by : Nova Science Publishers, (Hauppauge, N.Y. :) Physical details: xiii, 166 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. ISBN:9781620814413 (hardcover).
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Transgenic animals.
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Insects
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Genetic engineering.
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Agricultural biotechnology.
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Plant damage, injuries. Plant diseases. Pests, organisms injurious to plants. Plant protection
Year: 2012
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ცენტრალური ბიბლიოთეკა ტექნიკური დარ. / Techn. hall | 632.7 / 2 (Browse shelf) | K - 11616 | Available |
Price. 15 L.
Introduction: new definition of an organism -- All organisms are transgenic and multigenomic -- Transposable elements -- Making and using transgenic insects -- Attempts at genetic transformation of tobacco budworm -- The RIDL gene and field trials with marked insects -- Species, the transgenic concept and selection -- Public acceptance of transgenic organisms -- Synthetic versus organic insecticides -- Natural versus synthetic materials -- Release of genetically modified insects and managed nature -- Jefferson Science Fellowship year -- Genetically modified foods -- Biodiversity and mankind's role in nature.
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