Introduction to Food Biotechnology

ISBN-13: 9780849311529 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 312 str.

Perry Johnson-Green; Johnson-Green Johnson-Green; Perry Johson- Green

Opis

Universities throughout the US and the rest of the world offer Food Biotechnology courses. However, until now, professors lacked a single, comprehensive text to present to their students. Introduction to Food Biotechnology describes, explains, and discusses biotechnology within the context of human nutrition, food production, and food processing. Written for undergraduate students in Food Science and Nutrition who do not have a background in molecular biology, it provides clear explanations of the broad range of topics that comprise the field of food biotechnology.

Students will gain an understanding of the methods and rationales behind the genetic modification of plants and animals, as well as an appreciation of the associated risks to the environment and to public health. Introduction to Food Biotechnology examines cell culture, transgenic organisms, regulatory policy, safety issues, and consumer concerns. It covers microbial biotechnology in depth, emphasizing applications to the food industry and methods of large-scale cultivation of microbes and other cells. It also explores the potential of biotechnology to affect food security, risks, and other ethical problems.

Biotechnology can be used as a tool within many disciplines, including food science, nutrition, dietetics, and agriculture. Using numerous examples, Introduction to Food Biotechnology lays a solid foundation in all areas of food biotechnology and provides a comprehensive review of the biological and chemical concepts that are important in each discipline. The book develops an understanding of the potential contributions of food biotechnology to the food industry, and towards improved food safety and public health.

Recenzje

"This text is an excellent introduction to the world of food biotechnology. All food scientists, students, nutritionists, dietitians, and agricultural professionals will benefit from the information contained in this text."
- Yukio Kakuda, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Spis treści

THE SCOPE OF FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGYOverviewWhat Is Biotechnology?Recombinant DNA TechnologyMicrobial BiotechnologyDiagnostic BiotechnologyControversial Aspects of Food BiotechnologyFood SecurityRecommended ReadingTOOLS OF THE TRADEThe Heart of Biotechnology: Cell BiologyBacteriaFungi are also Useful and VariedViruses: Useful ParasitesDNA: The Heart of BiotechnologyRecommended ReadingGENE CLONING AND PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINSWhat Is a Recombinant Protein?Why Bother Making Recombinant Proteins?How and Why Are Genes Cloned? (The Big Picture)Gene Cloning: The Detailed PictureThe cDNA AlternativePolymerase Chain Reaction: A Revolution in CloningAlternative Vectors: pUCAlternative Vectors: Phage LambdaArtificial ChromosomesSubcloning and Vector DiversityRecombinant ChymosinRecombinant Bovine Growth HormoneRecommended ReadingPLANT BIOTECHNOLOGYOverviewPlant Cell and Tissue CultureTransgenic PlantsApplications of Transgenic Plants to Food ProductionTransgenic Food Plants under DevelopmentAlternative Agricultural TechnologiesRecommended ReadingANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGYOverviewTransgenic FishModified Milk ProteinsThe Search for Embryonic Stem CellsTransfer of Somatic Nuclei: An Alternative to the Use of Embryonic Stem CellsRecommended ReadingDIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMSWhy are Diagnostic Systems Needed?Diagnostic BiotechnologyRecommended ReadingCELL CULTURE AND FOODOverviewBrewingDairy BiotechnologyAmino Acids: Nutritional Boosts and Flavour EnhancersMicrobial EnzymesMicrobial PolysaccharidesCitric Acid and Vitamin ProductionDevelopment of Novel Microbial ProductsRecommended ReadingINDUSTRIAL CELL CULTUREScale-Up of Cell CultureEnvironmental FactorsTypes of BioreactorsDownstream ProcessingRecommended ReadingETHICS, SAFETY, AND REGULATIONOverall PerspectiveConsumer Perspectives and Food BiotechnologySafety Assessment and Regulation of Transgenic CropsAssessment and Regulation of Diagnostic TestsBiotechnology and the Developing WorldRecommended ReadingIndex

O autorze

Perry Johnson-Green