Analysis of post-harvest physiological deterioration in cassava transformed with anti-oxidant genes

Cassava is the sixth most important food crop in the world, where it is the staple food for over 500 million people. Its ability to grow on marginal soil conditions and under minimal care makes cassava a vital 'food security' crop for resource-poor farmers. However, cassava production is c...

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Main Author: Nor Hasima Mahmod (Author)
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Materials and methods
  • 3. Characterisation of transgenic cassava
  • 4. Assessment of PPD
  • 5. Expression analyses of Patatin
  • 6. Effects of antioxidant genes on PPD
  • 7. General discussion