Metagenomics in Agriculture and Food Production

Inexpensive high-throughput sequencing has allowed for the complete characterization of microorganisms inhabiting the most diverse environmental niches, including agricultural- and food-related niches. This approach is generally referred to as metagenomics and its application to solving agricultural issues will dramatically change the way we produce our food and ensure its safety. This book offers a thorough overview of the application of metagenomics to animal, plant, and food science.

Secventierea ieftina cu un randament ridicat a permis caracterizarea completa a microorganismelor care locuiesc in cele mai diverse nise de mediu, inclusiv nise legate de agricultura si produse alimentare. Aceasta abordare este denumita, in general, metagenomica, iar aplicarea sa la rezolvarea problemelor agricole va schimba dramatic modul in care producem alimentele noastre si ne asiguram siguranta.