01305nam a2200217Ia 4500 CTU_100207 210402s9999 xx 000 0 und d 3420000 664.8 V211 Valpuesta, Victoriano Fruit and vegetable biotechnology Victoriano Valpuesta Boca Raton CRC Press 2002 The book begins with an analysis of the available tools and methods, from the selection and isolation of genes to safety issues such as the stability of transgenes. The contributors discuss the range of properties that have been the subject of genetic enhancement, including agronomic traits such as fruit quality and resistance to environmental stresses, as well as sensory properties such as color, flavor, processing functionality, and nutritional quality. In addition, the text also examines the use of molecular markers in plant breeding. The subsequent chapters consider how biotechnology can improve plant defense mechanisms and also extend the post-harvest life of fruit and vegetables. Agricultural biotechnology,Genetically modified foods,Fruit,Vegetables Genetics,Genetics Giang Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Cần Thơ