Biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics potential for improving agricultural production through biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics

Ortiz, R and Bramel-Cox, P J and Hash, C T and Mallikarjuna, N and Reddy, D V R and Seetharama, N and Sharma, H C and Sharma, K K and Sivaramakrishnan, S and Thakur, R P and Winslow, M D (2000) Biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics potential for improving agricultural production through biotechnology in the semi-arid tropics. Thematic Review IV.2 World Commission on Dams. pp. 1-29.

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Abstract

This review provides an update about biotechnology research for the genetic enhancement of the most important crops grown by farmers in the semi-arid tropics. Advances in biotechnology applications to develop new crop cultivars with improved yield, drought tolerance, and pest resistance are also given in this article. This review also discusses examples of both national private and public sector in promoting new crop cultivars ensuing from applications of genetic research.

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Subjects: Others > Agriculture-Farming, Production, Technology, Economics
Depositing User: Ms Vibha Raju
Date Deposited: 06 Dec 2011 14:36
Last Modified: 06 Dec 2011 14:40
URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/3245
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