Genetic engineering of plants for improved crop production. (Latest citations from the Biobusiness data base). Published Search

Technical Report · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:5217040

The bibliography contains citations concerning the use of genetic engineering to improve crop production. Genetic alterations of plants to provide insect protection, herbicide resistance, disease resistance, improved quality, and higher yield are discussed. Methods used to develop environmentally tolerant crops that are able to withstand extremes of temperature, reduced water consumption, and reduced fertilizer requirements are examined. Genetic engineering of microorganisms that are beneficial to plants is discussed in a separate bibliography. (Contains 250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5217040
• Report Number(s): PB-92-853779/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB90-870874. Prepared in cooperation with BioSciences Info Service, Philadelphia, PA. Sponsored in part by National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
CROPS
PRODUCTIVITY
PLANTS
GENETIC ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURE
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
DISEASE RESISTANCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
DOCUMENT TYPES
550200* - Biochemistry
553000 - Agriculture & Food Technology