Narrow your search
Listing 1 - 7 of 7
Sort by

Book
Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants for Food and Health Security : Volume 1
Authors: ---
ISBN: 9819950341 Year: 2023 Publisher: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer,

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract

This edited book support Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2): Zero Hunger. This book summarizes the contribution of genetic engineering for sustainable crop improvement toward global food and health security, climate resilience and economic growth. The book acts as a compendium of research reports on recent developments in the arena of cisgenics or transgenics or genome editing of crop plants for tolerance to biotic or abiotic stresses, introgression of value-added traits, molecular pharming etc. Sustainable crop productivity, yield and nutrition are the major constrain for food and nutritional security for the human population especially, in developing countries where arable land per capita is shrinking while the human population is steadily increasing. Zero hunger and achieving food security is the top priority of the United Nations development goals. This book explains various methods of genetic transformation such as transgenic, cisgenic, and genome editing for crop improvement. It also encompasses the advantages of genetic engineering in plants and their scope for sustainable crop improvement. The importance, limitations, challenges, GM biosafety regulations, recent advancements and future prospects of GM crops are covered in various chapters. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, plant tissue culturists, GM crop experts, research scholars, academicians, plant breeders, policymakers etc. Also, the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. National and international agricultural scientists and policymakers will also find this to be a useful read.


Book
Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants for Food and Health Security : Volume 2
Authors: ---
ISBN: 9789819731190 Year: 2024 Publisher: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer,

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract

This edited volume presents recent advancements in genetic transformation and genome editing, offering a comprehensive understanding of their applications for creating more sustainable crops. These innovations are revolutionizing crop development, enhancing yields, and mitigating environmental challenges. The demand for sustainable crop production, driven by a growing global population and mounting environmental challenges, has never been more pressing. Genetic transformation and genome editing techniques offer precise and targeted ways to enhance crop traits, increase yields, and reduce the need for chemical inputs. The book traces the evolution of these technologies, from the early days of genetic modification to the current era of CRISPR-based genome editing. It covers cutting-edge technologies, from CRISPR-Cas9 to advanced gene editing techniques, while discussing the current scenario and future prospects of GM crops developed either by transgenic or genome editing approaches. The book explores the ethical and regulatory aspects surrounding genetic transformation, providing a complete perspective on this evolving domain. It is an essential read for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of agriculture, plant sciences, biotechnology, agronomy, as well as policymakers.


Book
Harnessing Crop Biofortification for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: ---
ISBN: 981973438X Year: 2024 Publisher: Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer,

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract

This edited volume provides insights into the current state of food and nutritional security, highlights the significance of micronutrients for human health, offers a historical perspective on biofortification, and covers current strategies and challenges. This book explores the role of multidisciplinary approaches to cope up with the challenges of major nutrient deficiency. Hidden hunger (aka micronutrient deficiencies), a prevalent global issue, refers to the chronic deficiency of essential micronutrients despite sufficient caloric intake. With over 2 billion affected individuals, particularly women and children in low-income countries, it impairs physical and cognitive development, increases disease susceptibility, and diminishes productivity. Despite economic progress, undernourishment remains prevalent in the developing countries including India. Among all nutrients, the deficiencies of iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A are highly prevalent. Crop biofortification seems a sustainable solution to reduce the global burden of hidden hunger. Previous reports examined the genetic diversity related to micronutrients in germplasm of staple crops and their wild relatives. A number of biofortified crops have been developed by utilizing genetic diversity and biotechnological approaches. This book explores crop-specific biofortification initiatives and diverse approaches, encompassing both traditional and genomics-driven enhancements. It also enlightens the efficacy of biofortification, bioavailability, and future thrust. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, extension workers, policymakers, students, and all those involved in agriculture, nutrition, and health. It focuses on promoting diets that are rich in nutrition, benefiting everyone along the value chain.

Economic adjustment in low-income countries : experience under the enhanced structural adjustment facility
Authors: --- ---
ISBN: 1557753369 1462375421 145270760X 9781557753366 Year: 1993 Volume: 106 Publisher: Washington, DC : International Monetary Fund,

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract

This paper evaluates progress made under ESAF-supported programs in attaining external viability, restoring economic growth, and implementing structural reforms. Performance is evaluated for 19 countries that entered ESAF arrangements by mid-1992, against the background of their initial conditions, external environment, and implementation of structural and macroeconomic policies.

Keywords

Economic policy and planning (general) --- Third World: economic development problems --- Loans, Foreign --- Sustainable development --- Structural adjustment (Economic policy) --- International Monetary Fund --- 338.24 <1-772> --- 339.727.2 <1-772> --- -Structural adjustment (Economic policy) --- -Sustainable development --- -338.2 --- (100-77) --- --- politique economique --- pays en voie de developpement --- LDC / Developping Countries - Pays En Développement --- 338.340 --- 331.33 --- Development, Sustainable --- Ecologically sustainable development --- Economic development, Sustainable --- Economic sustainability --- ESD (Ecologically sustainable development) --- Smart growth --- Sustainable economic development --- Economic development --- Foreign loans --- International loans --- Loans, International --- Loans --- Conditionality (International relations) --- Foreign loan insurance --- Instrumenten van de economische politiek. Economische orde. Economisch politieke maatregelen. Stabilisering. Stimuleringsmaatregelen. Regulering. Financiele steunmaatregelen--Onontwikkelde, onderontwikkelde gebieden --- Internationale kapitaalbeweging. Buitenlandse leningen. Buitenlandse kredieten. Internationale kapitaalbeweging. Buitenlandse investeringen. Kapitaalinvoer. Kapitaaluitvoer. Kapitaalvlucht--Onontwikkelde, onderontwikkelde gebieden --- economisch beleid --- ontwikkelingslanden --- Algemene ontwikkeling in de Derde Wereld. --- Structureel beleid. Reglementering. Dereglementering. Ordnungspolitik. --- Environmental aspects --- -Mezhdunarodnyĭ vali︠u︡tnyĭ fond --- Международный валютный фонд --- Miz︠h︡narodnyĭ vali︠u︡tnyĭ fond --- Fundo Monetário Internacional --- Fondo Monetario Internacional --- IMF (International Monetary Fund) --- FMI (International Monetary Fund) --- Internationaler Währungsfonds --- Kokusai Tsūka Kikin --- Fonds monétaire international --- Kukche Tʻonghwa Kigŭm --- Kansainvälinen Valuuttarahasto --- Kuo chi huo pi chi chin --- Fondul Monetar International --- Ṣundūq al-Naqd al-Dawlī --- Fondo M. Internacional --- IWF (International Monetary Fund) --- Kō̜ngthun Kānngœ̄n rawāng Prathēt --- MVF (International Monetary Fund) --- Międzynarodowy Fundusz Walutowy --- Mulya Aramudala --- I.M.F. (International Monetary Fund) --- Quỹ tiè̂n tệ quó̂c té̂ --- Nemzetközi Valuta Alap --- صندوق النقد الدولي --- 国际货币基金组织 --- 国際通貨基金 --- 國際貨幣基金組織 --- Fundu Monetariu Internacional --- Ṣundūq al-Naqd al-Duwalī --- DNT (Organization) --- Working papers --- -Working papers --- 339.727.2 <1-772> Internationale kapitaalbeweging. Buitenlandse leningen. Buitenlandse kredieten. Internationale kapitaalbeweging. Buitenlandse investeringen. Kapitaalinvoer. Kapitaaluitvoer. Kapitaalvlucht--Onontwikkelde, onderontwikkelde gebieden --- 338.24 <1-772> Instrumenten van de economische politiek. Economische orde. Economisch politieke maatregelen. Stabilisering. Stimuleringsmaatregelen. Regulering. Financiele steunmaatregelen--Onontwikkelde, onderontwikkelde gebieden --- -Internationaal monetair fonds --- International monetary fund --- 338.2 --- Structureel beleid. Reglementering. Dereglementering. Ordnungspolitik --- Algemene ontwikkeling in de Derde Wereld --- Internationaal monetair fonds --- IMF --- Developing countries: economic development problems --- Loans, Foreign - Developing countries --- Sustainable development - Developing countries --- Structural adjustment (Economic policy) - Developing countries --- Investments: Commodities --- Exports and Imports --- Foreign Exchange --- Macroeconomics --- Public Finance --- Trade: General --- International Lending and Debt Problems --- Current Account Adjustment --- Short-term Capital Movements --- Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise: General --- Public Enterprises --- Public-Private Enterprises --- International economics --- Currency --- Foreign exchange --- Public ownership --- nationalization --- Investment & securities --- Civil service & public sector --- Exports --- Current account --- Public enterprises --- Debt service ratios --- International trade --- Balance of payments --- Economic sectors --- External debt --- Public sector --- Debt burden --- Debts, External --- Government business enterprises --- Debt service --- Sri Lanka --- Nationalization


Book
Harnessing Crop Biofortification for Sustainable Agriculture
Authors: --- ---
ISBN: 9789819734382 Year: 2024 Publisher: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore :Imprint: Springer

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract

Keywords


Multi
Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants for Food and Health Security
Authors: --- ---
ISBN: 9789819950348 9789819950331 9789819950355 9789819950362 Year: 2023 Publisher: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore :Imprint: Springer

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract


Multi
Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants for Food and Health Security
Authors: --- ---
ISBN: 9789819731190 9789819731183 9789819731206 9789819731213 Year: 2024 Publisher: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore :Imprint: Springer

Loading...
Export citation

Choose an application

Bookmark

Abstract

This edited volume presents recent advancements in genetic transformation and genome editing, offering a comprehensive understanding of their applications for creating more sustainable crops. These innovations are revolutionizing crop development, enhancing yields, and mitigating environmental challenges. The demand for sustainable crop production, driven by a growing global population and mounting environmental challenges, has never been more pressing. Genetic transformation and genome editing techniques offer precise and targeted ways to enhance crop traits, increase yields, and reduce the need for chemical inputs. The book traces the evolution of these technologies, from the early days of genetic modification to the current era of CRISPR-based genome editing. It covers cutting-edge technologies, from CRISPR-Cas9 to advanced gene editing techniques, while discussing the current scenario and future prospects of GM crops developed either by transgenic or genome editing approaches. The book explores the ethical and regulatory aspects surrounding genetic transformation, providing a complete perspective on this evolving domain. It is an essential read for researchers, students, and professionals in the fields of agriculture, plant sciences, biotechnology, agronomy, as well as policymakers.

Listing 1 - 7 of 7
Sort by