New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture

High-Reward Opportunities

• Author(s): National Research Council, Board on Agriculture, Research in Agriculture, Committee on Biosciences,
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Pages: 136
• ISBN_10: 0309035422
  ISBN_13: 9780309035422
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science , Science / Biotechnology ,

Description:...

Authored by an integrated committee of plant and animal scientists, this review of newer molecular genetic techniques and traditional research methods is presented as a compilation of high-reward opportunities for agricultural research. Directed to the Agricultural Research Service and the agricultural research community at large, the volume discusses biosciences research in genetic engineering, animal science, plant science, and plant diseases and insect pests. An optimal climate for productive research is discussed.