Focused on basics and processes, this textbook teaches plant biology and agriculture applications with summary and discussion questions in each chapter.

• Updates each chapter to reflect advances / changes since the first edition, for example: new biotechnology tools and advances, genomics and systems biology, intellectual property issues on DNA and patents, discussion of synthetic biology tools
• Features autobiographical essays from eminent scientists, providing insight into plant biotechnology and careers
• Has a companion website with color images from the book and PowerPoint slides