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Genetically Modified Organisms in Food Production

UMAIYAL MUNUSAMY

9781773617978
211 pages
Arcler Education Inc
Overview
Genetically modified organism in food production considersvarious aspects of genetic modifications including an extensiveoverview of genetic engineering and related principles and advancements.It includes what and why is genetically modifiedorganism/food in trend and in demand, types of GMO/GMF, importanceof genetically modified food, breeding and traditionalplants breeding. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history,so as to understand the Genetically modified organism/food companies, plant/animalapps.
Author Bio
Dr Umaiyal Munusamy is a Plant Scientist and currently working as a postdoctoral at Institute ofPlantation Studies UPM. She is also an affiliate member of the Young Scientist Network (YSN) AcademyScience Malaysia (ASM). Her interest is mainly in science communication, plant biotechnology,transgenic research and plant microbe interactions. Currently she is also keen into looking at sustainableagriculture processes and technologies in accordance with the climate change. Besides research,her passion in teaching continues into educating refugee children voluntarily. Committed to sciencecommunication Dr Umaiyal Munusamy Engaged in Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Festival (KLESF)2016, had delivered talk on Introduction of Agriculture Engineering to Secondary School Student, performedScience Show at FameLab 2017 competition, coaching for contestant participating in scientificcommunication competition. Last but not least, her passion in writing continues through this book.