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Abbey Elder
Oct 15, 2021, 3:53:59 PM10/15/21
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Good afternoon!
The Iowa State University Digital Press is happy to announce the publication of a new open resource:
Authors: Drs. Walter Suza (Iowa State University) and Donald Lee (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
Description: This textbook provides an introduction to plant genetics and biotechnology for the advancement of agriculture. A clear and structured introduction to the topic for learners new to the field of genetics, the book includes: an introduction to the life cycle of the cell, DNA and how it relates to genes and chromosomes, DNA analysis, recombinant DNA, biotechnology, and transmission genetics.
Suggested citation*: Suza, W.P. & Lee, D. (2021). Genetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology. Ames, Iowa. Iowa State University Digital Press. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.31274/isudp.2021.113
Project overview:
The goal of this project was to create a relevant OER for the course AGRON 320: Genetics, Agriculture, and Biotechnology at Iowa State University by leveraging pre-existing educational resources from ISU’s Plant Breeding E-Learning in Africa (PBEA) program and University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary (PASSeL). The course's description describes AGRON 320 as covering "Transmission and molecular genetics with an emphasis on applications in agriculture, the structure and expression of the gene, how genes behave in populations, and how recombinant DNA technology can be used to improve agriculture."
This text may see additional updates and versioning after its initial release. To suggest an edit or leave a comment, fill out the Feedback form on the book's Versioning History page.
*Individual chapters may have different contributors listed. Please cite appropriately for each.
Thanks for reading!
Abbey Elder
Iowa State University
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