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Transgenic Crops Advancements and Challenges.

Comprehensive resource highlighting the potential for transgenic crops to improve global food security, reviewing risks, international regulations, and public perception Transgenic Crops: Advancements and Challenges explores the ecological, economic, and societal implications of transgenic crops and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fiaz, Sajid
Other Authors: Bakar Saddique, Muhammad Abu
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2026.
Subjects:
Transgenic plants.
Plant biotechnology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Impact of Transgenic Crops on Food Security in Developing Countries
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Historical Context and Emergence of GM Crops
  • 1.3 Types of Transgenic Crops
  • 1.4 Impact on Agricultural Productivity
  • 1.5 Impact on Food Production
  • 1.5.1 Enhancing Crop Yields and Reducing Losses
  • 1.5.2 Reducing Food Losses and Postharvest Wastage
  • 1.6 Transgenic Crops and Climate Change
  • 1.7 Global Adoption of GM Crops
  • 1.8 Case Studies
  • 1.8.1 Leading Adopters of GM Crops
  • 1.8.2 Emerging Adopters and Regional Variability
  • 1.8.3 Countries with Regulatory Restrictions
  • 1.9 Environmental Benefits of GM Crops
  • 1.10 Environmental Risks and Concerns
  • 1.11 Social and Cultural Dimensions
  • 1.11.1 Public Perception of GM Crops
  • 1.11.2 Ethical and Cultural Concerns
  • 1.12 Ethical Frameworks for GM Crop Adoption
  • 1.13 Policy Recommendations for GM Crop Adoption in Developing Countries
  • 1.14 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Cloning of Plant Cells: Different Methods of Cloning and Its Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Plant Cell Cloning
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.1.1 Micropropagation
  • 2.1.2 Large-Scale Propagation for Elite Plant Germplasm
  • 2.1.3 Production of Genetically Modified Fertile Plants
  • 2.1.4 Plant Cell Physiological Studies Through Cell and Tissue Culture
  • 2.1.5 Cell and Tissue Culture to Preserve Endangered Species
  • 2.1.6 Metabolic Engineering of Fine Chemicals
  • 2.2 Types of Cell Culturing or Cloning in Plants
  • 2.2.1 Seed Culture
  • 2.2.2.1 Application of Embryo Culture
  • 2.2.2 Embryo Culture
  • 2.2.3 Organ Culture
  • 2.2.4 Nucleus Culture
  • 2.2.5 Endosperm Culture
  • 2.2.6 Cell Suspension Culture
  • 2.2.7 Protoplast Culture
  • 2.2.7.1 Stages of Protoplast Culture
  • 2.2.7.2 Methods of Protoplast Culture
  • 2.3 Somatic Cell Embryogenesis
  • 2.3.1 Principles of Somatic Cell Embryogenesis
  • 2.3.2 Factors Affecting the Somatic Embryogenesis
  • 2.3.2.1 Auxin
  • 2.3.2.2 Cytokinin
  • 2.3.2.3 Gibberellin
  • 2.3.2.4 Reduced Nitrogen
  • 2.3.2.5 Other Factors
  • 2.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Cell Cloning
  • 2.4.1 Uniformity of Desired Characteristic
  • 2.4.2 High-Yielding Plants
  • 2.4.3 Quick and Economical
  • 2.4.4 Plant Conservation
  • 2.4.5 Genetically Identical Plants
  • 2.4.6 Handling the Infertility or Sterility
  • 2.4.7 Independence of Season
  • 2.4.8 Easy to Fulfill the Market Demand
  • 2.5 Disadvantages
  • 2.5.1 Reduce Genetic Variability
  • 2.5.2 Contamination
  • 2.5.3 Costly Process
  • 2.5.4 Risk of Introducing Genetic Abnormalities
  • 2.5.5 Skilled Labor
  • 2.6 Future Perspectives
  • 2.7 Nutrient Media
  • References
  • Suggested Further Reading
  • Chapter 3 The Promises and Challenges of Transgenic Crops for Food Security
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.1.1 Role of Transgenic Crops for Food Security
  • 3.1.1.1 Disease and Pest Resistance