New directions for biosciences research in agriculture : high-reward opportunities

New directions for biosciences research in agriculture high-reward opportunities

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: National Research Council (U.S.).
Autor Corporativo: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Biosciences Research in Agriculture (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press 1985.
Edición:1st ed
Materias:
Agriculture > Research > United States.
Biology > Research > United States.
Genetic engineering > Research > United States.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • New Directions for Biosciences Research in Agriculture
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • SETTING PRIORITIES
  • RESEARCH IN THE BIOSCIENCES
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Food Animals
  • Disease
  • Growth and Metabolism
  • Development and Reproduction
  • Crops
  • Carbon and Nitrogen Input
  • Growth and Development
  • Physicochemical Stress
  • Plant Diseases and Insect Pests
  • Plant-Pathogen Interactions
  • Biological Control
  • Insect Neurobiology
  • Pesticides
  • OPTIMAL CLIMATE FOR BASIC RESEARCH
  • Periodic Outside Review
  • Leadership
  • Ars Centers
  • Staff and Activities
  • Budget Flexibility
  • Outside Relationships
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering
  • STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION, AND EXPRESSION OF GENES
  • ISOLATION
  • Cloning
  • Transfer
  • Expression
  • OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PLANT SCIENCES
  • Gene Isolation
  • Gene Transfer
  • Plasmids as Vectors
  • Transposable Elements as Vectors
  • Viruses as Vectors
  • Other Vectors: Microinjection and Direct DNA Uptake
  • Cell Culture and Plant Regeneration
  • Gene Expression
  • Effect of Location on Gene Expression
  • Regulatory Sequences
  • Transient Expression Assays
  • Multiple Gene Traits
  • Research Status
  • ASPECTS OF MOLECULAR GENETICS OF FOOD ANIMALS
  • Gene Transfer
  • Microinjection into the Germ Line
  • Retroviral-based Vectors
  • Other Vectors
  • Gene Identification and Cross Cloning
  • Gene Expression
  • Research Status
  • POTENTIAL IMPACT ON U.S. AGRICULTURE
  • 3 Animal Science
  • MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE
  • Genes Regulating the Immune Response
  • Major Histocompatibility Complex
  • Lymphocyte Hormones
  • Antibodies
  • Pathogens and Vectors
  • Disease Control
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Therapeutic Agents
  • Research Status
  • MOLECULAR BASIS FOR METABOLIC REGULATION.
  • Characterization of Endogenous Chemical Mediators
  • Metabolic Control and Function of Cells
  • Factors Influencing Intake and Digestion
  • Research Status
  • DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY AND REPRODUCTION
  • Differentiation
  • In Vitro Manipulation of Gametes and Embryos
  • Addition of Genetic Information to Embryos
  • Reproductive Efficiency
  • Research Status
  • 4 Plant Science
  • CARBON AND NITROGEN INPUT FOR PLANT GROWTH
  • Photosynthesis
  • Chloroplast Functions
  • Carbon Fixation
  • Photosynthetic Efficiency
  • Harvest Index
  • Nitrogen Metabolism
  • Biological Nitrogen Fixation
  • Improving Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation
  • Host Plant Improvement
  • Other Aspects of Nitrogen Metabolism
  • Essential Amino Acids
  • Nitrates and Nitrites
  • Fertilizer Nitrogen Losses
  • Research Status
  • REGULATION OF PLANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  • Biosynthetic Pathways
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Genetic Variants
  • Gene Expression
  • Photomorphogenesis
  • Cell Culture and Plant Regeneration
  • Research Status
  • PHYSICOCHEMICAL STRESS
  • Plant Responses to Stress Factors
  • Drought
  • Salinity
  • Low Temperature
  • High Temperature
  • Stress-Tolerance Mechanisms
  • Research Status
  • 5 Plant Diseases and Insect Pests
  • MOLECULAR BASES OF PLANT-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS
  • Molecular Determinants of Resistance and Susceptibility
  • Genetics
  • Gene Products
  • Gene Structure
  • Gene Transfer
  • MOLECULAR BASIS OF CELLULAR DAMAGE IN SUSCEPTIBLE HOSTS
  • Mode of Action of Toxins
  • Nucleic Acid Interactions
  • Bacterial Interactions
  • Research Status
  • MODIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND ORGANIC PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
  • Microbial Agents for Biological Control
  • Control of Pathogens
  • Control of Insect Pests
  • Control of Nematodes
  • Plant Health Microorganisms
  • Biological Degradation of Organic Pesticides
  • Research Status.
  • MOLECULAR BASIS OF PESTICIDE ACTION
  • Research Status
  • INSECT NEUROBIOLOGY AND THE REGULATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND REPRODUCTION
  • Insect Neurobiology
  • Endocrine Regulation of Metamorphosis, Diapause, and Reproduction
  • Research Status
  • 6 The Optimal Climate for Basic Research
  • INTRODUCTION
  • RECOMMENDATIONS
  • Periodic Outside Review
  • Leadership
  • National Program Staff
  • New Centers
  • Interdisciplinary Activities
  • Consolidation
  • Leveraging
  • Postdoctoral Program
  • Appointment of New Staff
  • Budget
  • Support Staff
  • Sabbaticals/Retraining
  • Scientific Meeting Attendance
  • Publications
  • University Relationships
  • Industry Relationships
  • Public Relations
  • CONCLUSION
  • Appendix
  • AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE LABORATORY GROUPS VISITED.

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