Plant Biotechnology for Food, Medicine and Environment

Plant Biotechnology for Food, Medicine, and Environment provides a detailed exploration of modern biotechnological approaches used to enhance plant productivity, develop therapeutic compounds, and address environmental challenges. The book begins with foundational concepts of plant molecular biology, tissue culture techniques, and genetic engineering, establishing the scientific basis for advanced applications in agriculture and medicine.
The text examines crop improvement strategies such as genetic modification, marker-assisted breeding, genome editing, and biofortification aimed at increasing yield, improving nutritional quality, and enhancing resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stresses. It also highlights the role of plants as biofactories for producing vaccines, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and industrial enzymes.
Environmental applications form another major focus of the book, including phytoremediation, sustainable agriculture, conservation of plant genetic resources, and climate-resilient crop development. Additionally, the book discusses biosafety regulations, ethical considerations, and public perceptions related to biotechnology innovations.
Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals in biotechnology, agriculture, environmental science, and pharmaceutical sciences, this book serves as both a foundational resource and a guide to the rapidly evolving field of plant biotechnology.