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Download or read book Women in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Biotechnology written by Laura S. Privalle and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes the contributions made by women scientists to the field of agricultural biotechnology, the most quickly adopted agricultural practice ever adopted. It features the perspectives of women educators, researchers and key stakeholders towards the development, implementation and acceptance of this modern technology. It describes the multiplying contemporary challenges in the field, how women are overcoming technological barriers, and their thoughts on what the future may hold. As sustainable agricultural practices increasingly represent a key option in the drive towards building a greener global community, the scientific, technological and implementation issues covered in this book are vital information for anyone working in environmental engineering.