Fruit and Vegetable Biotechnology/Raghuraj Chintamani. New
Delhi, Dominant Pub., 2008, 2 Vols., xxii, 600 p., tables, figs., (set). ISBN 81-7888-547-6.
Fruit and Vegetable Biotechnology/Raghuraj Chintamani. New
Delhi, Dominant Pub., 2008, 2 Vols., xxii, 600 p., tables, figs., (set). ISBN 81-7888-547-6.
Contents: Vol. I. 1. Introduction. 2. Evolutionary approach. 3. Loss of biodiversity. 4. Seed treatment. 5. Conservation tissue culture. 6. Genetic conservation. 7. Biotechnology through germplasm. 8. Fruits of India and abroad. 9. Importance of super cooling. 10. Conservation of fruit and nut. 11. Evolutionary changes in plant products. 12. Biochemical improvement. 13. Vegetables of India and abroad. 14. Germplasm of small fruit. Index.
Vol. II. 1. Development of seeds. 2. The genetic transformation of wheat and Barley. 3. Advanced cereal production. 4. Unusual vegetables. 5. Manipulating genes. 6. Inheritable variations. 7. Genes and fruits qualities. 8. Transformation techniques. 9. Preserving plant products. Index.
"Fruit and Vegetables Biotechnology provides an overview of the production of GM crops, highlighting the key scientific and technical advances that underpin their development. Fruits and vegetables are both major food products in their own right and key ingredients in many processed foods. The publication provides an authoritative survey of the latest research on improving the sensory, nutritional and functional qualities of fruit and vegetables, whether as fresh or processed products for the consumer." (jacket)