Herbicide-Resistant Crops: Agricultural, Economic, Environmental, Regulatory, and Technological Aspects (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781315894096)

Edited by a recognized leader in the field, Herbicide-Resistant Crops is the first book to cover all of the issues related to the controversial topic of herbicide-resistant crops. It provides extensive discussions of the modern biotechnological methods that have been used to develop such crops, and reviews the implications - both positive and negative - of developing crops that are resistant to herbicides. The creation and anticipated applications of specific herbicide-resistant crops are also discussed. In addition, the book covers the potential impact of herbicide-resistant crops on weed management practices and the environment, and presents issues related to the regulation and economics of these crops. The editor has brought together a diverse group of professionals, representing the several distinct areas impacted by the new technology of herbicide-resistant crops. The wide range of viewpoints presented in this book creates a balanced and complete survey, providing a notable contribution to the literature.

Author: Stephen O. Duke
ISBN-10: 1315894092
ISBN-13: 9781315894096
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 11/29/2017
Pages: 436
Format: Hardcover