Biotechnology and Food SecurityGyan Books, 2004 - 318 pages The present book relates to benefits of bio technology in providing food security, alleviation of poverty and agriculture and rural development.. This book also focuses on framework for food chain approach to food safety and evaluation of technology oriented food security. The book is highly informative and of use to students, researchers, scientists and policy planners working in different direction like agriculture, food and bio technology. |
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Contents
Biotechnology and Rural Livelihoods | 61 |
Challenges of Agricultural Biotechnology | 109 |
Better Crops for Food Safety | 133 |
Food Safety Assessment | 189 |
Evaluation of Technologyoriented Food Security | 234 |
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