New Technological Era for American Agriculture. Volume 2. OTA Commissioned Background Papers. Part B (1st Section). Emerging Plant Technology.

摘要

These background papers were prepared for the assessment 'A New Technological Era for American Agriculture: Issues and Choices for the 1990s.' The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of OTA. Papers in Volume II Part B (1st Section): Emerging Plant Technology include: Genetic Engineering in Crop Agriculture; Genetic Technology for Resistance to Insect Pests; Genetic Modification for Weed Control; Genetic Modification for Disease Resistance; Biocontrol for Weeds; Pathogens for Insect Control; Use of Parasites and Predators to Control Insect and Mite Pests in Agriculture; Microbial Biocontrol of Plant Disease.