Plant biotechnology, plant breeding, population biology and genetic resources: perspective from a university scientist

Qualset, Calvin O.

Plant biotechnology, plant breeding, population biology and genetic resources: perspective from a university scientist

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NABC Report 03: Agricultural Biotechnology at the Crossroads Biological Social & Institutional Concerns

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Qualset, Calvin O.

Abstract

The basic tools for plant biotechnology were developed from the ’50s to the ’80s. For the most part, gene transformation is still in the research phase as the tools are being developed. The future of plant biotechnology, when integrated into agricultural and health sciences looks very promising.