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Overview
Engineered Organisms in Environmental Settings provides an update on the field applications of biotechnology products. The book unifies principles from the academic community, biotechnology specialists and other research scientists, and federal and state regulatory offices to tackle issues regarding the application of engineered organisms in the environmental setting.Topics covered include:
- Bioremediation using biotechnology
- Safe and efficient applications
- Risk assessment
- Recent legislation affecting future environmental applications of biotechnology products
- Changes in public attitude toward and acceptance of biotechnology products
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Microbiologists provide a global summary of environmental applications of genetically engineered organisms, categorizing and describing the environmental releases and their effects. They also overview testing protocols and standards around the world and assess micro-organisms tests for efficacy and risk, with a special focus on the potential risks and benefits of transgenic viruses. They also consider safety and regulatory aspects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
March 6, 1996
Publisher
Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c1996.
Pages
224
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780849344657