Author:
Smith, John E. (John Edward), 1932-
Edition Statement:5th ed.
Imprint:Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.
Descriptionxii, 266 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Note:1. The nature of biotechnology; 2. Biomass: a biotechnology substrate?; 3. Genetics and biotechnology; 4. Bioprocess/fermentation technology; 5. Enzyme technology; 6. Biological fuel generation; 7. Environmental biotechnology; 8. Plant and forest biotechnology; 9. Animal and insect biotechnology; 10. Food and beverage biotechnology; 11. Biotechnology and medicine; 12. Stem cell biotechnology; 13. Protection of biotechnological inventions; 14. Safety in biotechnology; 15. Public perception of biotechnology: genetic engineering - safety, social, moral and ethical considerations; 16. Looking to the future.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [254]-262) and index.
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