Agricultural biotechnology, biodiversity and bioresources conservation and utilization / edited by Olawole O. Obembe [and more].
This book covers a range of important topics on crop and animal genetics, breeding and genomics, as well as biodiversity and genetic resources conservation and utilization reflecting three thematic sections of working groups of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria. The topics range from agricultural...
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CRC Press,
2022.
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| Series: | Multidisciplinary Applications and Advances in Biotechnology.
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Table of Contents:
- PART 1 Crop Genetics, Breeding & Genomics Working GroupHandling Editor: Olawole ObembeChapter 1 Biotechnology as a Tool for Agricultural Revolution in Developing Nations: Current Status and Bottlenecks in NigeriaS. T. Akinyosoye and J. A. AdetumbiChapter 2 Advances on Engineering Cassava for Food and Nutrition Sec in the 21st CenturyN. R. Okereke, I. C. Okwuonu, J. T. Onyeka, A. R. Popoola,and C. N. EgesiChapter 3 Current and Future Advances in Genomics-Assisted Cassava BreedingS. P. Abah, L. Ezenwaka, D. Njoku, I. C. Okwuonu,T. J. Onyeka, and C. N. EgesiChapter 4 Genome Engineering: A New Frontier for Improving Root and Tuber CropsI. C. Okwuonu, J. E. Obidiegwu, T. J. Onyeka,and C. N. EgesiChapter 5 Development and Commercialization of Bt-Cowpea in Nigeria: Implication for National DevelopmentM. L. Umar, S. B. Mohammed, M. F. Ishiyaku, P. C. Addae,A. I. Kollo, O. F. Nwankwo, R. S. Adamu, I. M. Utono, andO. BolarinwaChapter 6 Progress in the Development of Biofortified Sorghum in Nigeria: Implications for Food and Nutrition SecurityM. Y. Yeye, D. A. Aba, A. J. Kwanashe, F. Wambugu, A. Aseta,S. Obukosa, M. C. Albertsen, and Z. Y. ZhaoChapter 7 Strategies for the Production of Disease-Free Yam Planting Materials: Implications for Improved Yam Production in NigeriaEdak Aniedi Uyoh, Valentine Otang Ntui, and Effiom Eyo ItaChapter 8 Engineering Pests and Disease Resistance in Crops: From RNA Interference to RNA EditingAbubakar Yakubu Saddeeq, Abdulrazak B. Ibrahim, andJoshua Ehis ImonmionChapter 9 Engineering Crops for Resistance to Pests and Diseases: Necessity for Crop Improvement through Accurate Genomic Resources and PhenotypingO. Kolade, I. O. Daniel, and D. O. IgweChapter 10 Molecular Diagnostics for Plant Viruses towards Enhanced Delivery of Disease-Free Planting Materials and Germplasm ExchangeO. A. Kolade, A. R. Popoola, D. O. Igwe, and A. AdedijiChapter 11 Recent Advances in Molecular Techniques for the Enhancement of Crop ProductionCharles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan,Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, Benjamin Ewa Ubi,Julius Kola Oloke, Wadzani Palnam Dauda, andDaniel Ingo HefftPART 2 Animal Genetics, Breeding & GenomicsHandling Editors: Emmanuel Olufemi Ekundayo andBenjamin Ewa UbiChapter 12 Genetic Intervention in Sustainable Livestock ProductionCyril Otoikhian, Hannah Etta, Solomon Olorunleke, andEkei IkpemeChapter 13 Development of Improved Indigenous Chickens (FUNAAB Alpha) for Smallholder Poultry Production in NigeriaOlufunmilayo A. Adebambo, S. O. Peters, A. O. Adebambo,M. A. Adeleke, M. Y. Wheto, Kehinde, O. O., and Jessie E. UdohChapter 14 Biotechnology Applications in Livestock ProductionOlufunmilayo A. Adebambo, Victor E. Olori, Sunday O. Peters,Ayotunde O. Adebambo, and Mathew WhetoChapter 15 Enabling Environment for Uptake of Biotechnological Innovations for Livestock Production in AfricaVictor E. OloriChapter 16 Biothermoimaging Tools for Management of Climate Smart and Precision Livestock-Assisted ReproductionMustapha Ayodele Popoola, Suleiman Elias Bogoro, andJean Magloire FeugangPART 3 Genetic Resources Conservation and EnhancementHandling Editor: Benjamin Ewa UbiChapter 17 Securing the Genetic Base of Indigenous Food Plants: Their Role in Promoting Sustainable Food SystemsAndrew Chibuzor Iloh, George Ude, and Christie OnyiaChapter 18 Biotechnology-Aided Sustainable Use of Nigeria⁰́₉s Biodiversity for Improved Nutrition and HealthPamela Akin-Idowu, Lovina Iyandu Udoh, andDorcas Olubunmi IbitoyeChapter 19 Utilizing Plant Genetic Resources to Develop Climate Resilient CropsC. Mba and F. C. OgbonnayaChapter 20 Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Conservation in NigeriaGeorge Nkem Ude, David Okeh Igwe, Christie Oby Onyia,and Chosen Ekene ObihChapter 21 Biotechnological Approaches for Genetic Resources Conservation and UseS. E. Aladele, G. Afolayan, Z. O. Jamaleddine, O. T. Oduoye,O. A. Bolatito, A. O. Afolayan, I. O. Daniel, A. A. Olosunde,M. R. Olubiyi, A. U. Okere, and B. E. Ubi.