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

Links with author's own website that contains teaching slides and graphics for professors and students: http://bit.ly/2CI3mjp