Modern applied biotechnology

Author: Liu Zhongmin
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The promotion and development of modern biotechnology is a major advancement in the history of human science and technology in the 20th century. The bio-economy, centered around modern applied biotechnology and industries, will become a new economic growth point following the information industry. This book is suitable for reference by faculty and students in majors such as bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, fermentation engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, food engineering, and environmental engineering; it is also appropriate for researchers, production personnel, and management staff in industries such as biomedicine, agricultural biotechnology, food fermentation, and environmental protection. The book comprehensively and systematically introduces readers to the concepts, principles, research methods, development trends, and applications of modern biotechnology in various fields, including industry, agriculture, medicine, food, and the environment. The content primarily covers four major biotechnological engineering fields, modern molecular diagnostic techniques, biopharmaceuticals, gene therapy, fermentation engineering, bioenergy, biopesticides and biofertilizers, as well as the safety and social ethical issues of modern biotechnology, among other topics. The book is well-structured, rich in content, and highlights its comprehensiveness, advanced nature, scientific rigor, and practicality.