Transgenic Horticultural Crops: Challenges and Opportunities

Transgenic Horticultural Crops: Challenges and Opportunities

Editor(s): Beiquan Mou, USDA-ARS, Salinas, California, USA; Ralph Scorza, USDA, ARS, AFRS, Kearneysville, West Virginia, USA

ISBN: 9781420093780
Publication Date: June 15, 2011
Number of Pages: 364
Binding(s): Hardback

Features
• First book devoted to transgenic horticultural crops, written by world-renowned scientists who are leading figures in their fields
• Assessment of progress and current status of transgenic fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals
• In-depth examination of difficulties and challenges in the development of biotech horticultural varieties
• Critical evaluation of the benefits and risks of genetically engineered horticultural crops
• Identification of opportunities, strategies, and priorities for future progress in this important field

Summary
As the world debates the risks and benefits of plant biotechnology, the proportion of the global area of transgenic field crops has increased every year, and the safety and value continues to be demonstrated. Yet, despite the success of transgenic field crops, the commercialization of transgenic horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamentals) has lagged far behind. Transgenic Horticultural Crops: Challenges and Opportunities examines the challenges for the creation and commercialization of horticultural biotechnology and identifies opportunities, strategies, and priorities for future progress.
A "must read" for anyone working in the fields of genetic engineering or plant breeding, for policy makers, educators, students, and anyone interested in the issues of genetic engineering of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals, this book covers:
• Past achievements, newest developments, and current challenges in transgenic fruit, nut, vegetable, ornamental, and pharmaceutical crops
• Reviews transgenic horticultural crops in the U.S., Europe, Africa, and Asia
• Hurdles to the commercialization of transgenic technology in economics and marketplace, consumer acceptance, intellectual property right protection, public–private partnership, and regulation
• Critical evaluation of the benefits and risks of genetically engineered horticultural crops, including risk assessment and transgene containment
• Presents case studies and an industry perspective on transgenic horticultural crops
The production and commercialization of transgenic horticultural crops is an enormous task—its progress and realization require an informed research community, horticultural industry, government, and body of consumers. To aid in this effort, this book provides facts, analyses and insights by leading experts in this field to inform a wide audience of students, agricultural and genetic professionals, and the interested public. Part of the global conversation on the pros and cons of transgenic foods, Transgenic Horticultural Crops aims to stimulate more interest and discussion on the subject and to promote the development of safe and sustainable genetically modified horticultural crop varieties.

Contents

Transgenic Fruit and Nut Tree Crops Review
Ana M. Ibáñez, Cecilia Agüero, Mathew A. Escobar, and Abhaya M. Dandekar

Transgenic Vegetables
Owen Wally, J. Jayaraj, and Zamir K. Punja

Transgenic Ornamental Crops
Beverly A. Underwood and David G. Clark

Expression and Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Proteins in Genetically Engineered Horticultural Plants
Qiang Chen

Transgenic Fruit Crops in Europe
Henryk Flachowsky and Magda-Viola Hanke

Transgenic Horticultural Crops on the African Continent
Idah Sithole-Niang

Transgenic Horticultural Crops in Asia
Desiree M. Hautea, Von Mark Cruz, Randy A. Hautea, and Vijay Vijayaraghavan

The Economic and Marketing Challenges of Horticultural Biotechnology
Steve Sexton and David Zilberman

Consumer Acceptance of Genetically Modified Foods: Traits, Labels, and Diverse Information
Wallace E. Huffman

Intellectual Property and the Development of Transgenic Horticultural Crops
Cecilia L. Chi-Ham and Alan B. Bennett

Structuring University–Private Partnerships for Developing and Commercializing Transgenic Horticultural Crops
Gordon Rausser and Reid Stevens

Why Are Regulatory Requirements a Significant Impediment to Genetic Engineering of Horticultural Crops?
Steven H. Strauss

Virus-Resistant Transgenic Horticultural Crops: Safety Issues and Lessons from Risk Assessment Studies
Jonathan E. Oliver, Paula F. Tennant, and Marc Fuchs

Molecular Approaches for Transgene Containment and Their Potential Applications in Horticultural Crops
Yi Li and Hui Duan

Prospects for the Commercialization of Transgenic Ornamentals
Michael S. Dobres

Genetic Engineering of Grapevine and Progress toward Commercial Deployment
Dennis J. Gray, Sadanand A. Dhekney, Zhijian T. Li, and John M. Cordts