How Long to Read Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops

How Long Does it Take to Read Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 36 minutes to read Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops by James Dale

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This specially curated collection features six reviews of current and key research on genetic modification of crops. The first chapter reviews key challenges facing banana production, primarily the risk of species decimation by diseases such as Fusarium wilt, and considers how genetic modification may be a solution to this. The second chapter discusses the development and establishment of 'Golden Rice' - a biofortified variety designed as a health intervention to help alleviate the problem of vitamin A deficiency. The third chapter details recent advances in the genetic modification of important agronomic traits of soybean crops, such as herbicide tolerance and insect resistance. The fourth chapter addresses progress in and prospects for transgenic interventions in the improvement of grain legumes, concentrating on chickpea, pigeonpea, cowpea and more. The fifth chapter reviews recent research efforts in the production of genetically modified (GM) oil palm plants and looks towards establishing stable lines of commercially viable GM varieties. The final chapter describes recent progress relating to transgenic modification of cassava and how future research can strengthen food security and commercialization of the crop. What is an Instant Insight? An Instant Insight gives you immediate access to key research on a topic, allowing you to get right to the heart of a subject in an instant and empowering you to contribute to sustainable agriculture.

How long is Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops?

Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops by James Dale is 154 pages long, and a total of 39,116 words.

This makes it 52% the length of the average book. It also has 48% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 33 minutes to read Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops aloud.

What Reading Level is Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops?

Instant Insights: Genetic Modification of Crops is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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