Author: Thottappilly, G.; Monti, L.M. ; Mohan Raj, D.R. & Moore, A. W., editors:
Title: Biotechnology : Enhancing Research on Tropical Crops in Africa.
Description: Wageningen / Ibadan, CTA / IITA, (1992). orig.boards. 24x16cm, x, 364 pp, Some page-edge soil. Textual photos,graphs,tables. Rubbed, corner bumps,a tear to exterior hinge, Good. ¶ Contains 48 papers concerning Need for Biotechnology Research in Africa; Enhancing the Genetic Base; Cell & Tissue Culture; Controlled Gene Manipulation ; Using Molecular Markers; Other Selected Applications of Biotechnology; Policy Issues. Includes: L.M. Monti "The Role of Biotechnology in Agricultural Research"; S.R. Singh, et al "Status of Research on Constraints to Cowpea Production" ; A.C. Adebona " Biotechnology for kola improvement" ; R. Asiedu, et al "Status of wide crosses in cassava & yam" ; F. Saccardo, et al "Cytogenetics of cowpea"; E.E. Ene-Obong "Anther culture & its potential" ; P.G. Markham "Plant viruses as gene vectors" ; C. Fauquet et al "Cassava viruses & genetic engineering" , etc.

Keywords: Tropical agriculture, Biotechnology, Food production, Africa, Genetic engineering, Plant genetics, , ,