Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Illustrated Encyclopedia

Author: (German) Schmid (Schmid/R.D.) / Li Shentao et al
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Biotechnology is a core technology of the 21st century and also an applied discipline. This book provides a concise and comprehensive explanation of the numerous disciplines involved in biotechnology and genetic engineering. The content includes: Food biotechnology; Modern biotechnology processes, including the production of ethanol, organic acids, amino acids, antibiotics, chemicals, enzymes, baker's yeast, and feed yeast; Environmental biotechnology; Medical biotechnology; Agricultural biotechnology; Basic knowledge of microbiology, bioprocess engineering, and molecular genetics; New trends and safety issues; Ethical and economic issues; Some cutting-edge fields of this technology and public concerns, patent applications, and international situations. This book is written for teaching and research personnel in biology, biochemistry, and bioprocess engineering who wish to gain a preliminary understanding of various fields of modern biotechnology, as well as for those seeking an introductory text for further research.