Bacillus thuringiensis, 9780471496304
Hardcover
Is B.t. friend or foe? Uncover the truth within.

Bacillus thuringiensis

biology, ecology and safety

$919.84

  • Hardcover

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    26 July 2000

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Summary

Bacillus thuringiensis: The Environmental and Human Safety Aspects

Provides a definitive source of information on the environmental, non-target, and human safety aspects of using the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) as a biological control agent. B.t. is used worldwide as an effective agent for controlling many species of insect pests, either by crop spraying or genetic engineering of crop plants. Recently, questions have been raised due to health concerns over the i…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780471496304
ISBN-10:0471496308
Author:Travis R. Glare, Maureen O'Callaghan
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:432
Edition:1st
Release Date:26 July 2000
Weight:855g
Dimensions:254mm x 197mm x 22mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“The book can be recommended as a comprehensive and valuable source of information” (Journal of Plant Physiology, Vol 158⁄7, 2001) “This is a useful complement to the Bacillus thuringiensis literature that will find application in both teaching and research.” (Microbiology Today, February 2002) “I recognise and salute the Herculean effort that was involved in producing a review of this scope and magnitude” (Biocontrol Science & Technology, No. 12 2002)

About The Author

Travis R. Glare

Travis R. Glare is the author of Bacillus thuringiensis: Biology, Ecology and Safety.

Maureen O’Callaghan is the author of Bacillus thuringiensis: Biology, Ecology and Safety.

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