BIOTECH BOOK BAGS 2008 NAST OUTSTANDING BOOK AWARD
20-June-2008 SEARCA News Release

"The Unfolding Gene Revolution," a book co-published by SEARCA and International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) clinched the 2008 National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Outstanding Book Award.

Written by Dr. Eufemio Rasco, a plant breeder and Professor in the University of the Philippines Mindanao, the book unravels the development of plant biotechnology with focus on genetic engineering. It comprehensively reviews the basic sciences relevant to biotechnology and the art and science of genetic engineering in a simple, non-technical and humorous way. The existing global biosafety regulations that address possible risks associated with genetic engineering are presented as well.

Dr. Rasco said "The NAST award is probably the most prestigious award a science book can obtain in this country. The prestige that goes with the award is more than I hoped for when I wrote the book… The book is a one-stop shop for plant biotechnology for the curious student, the educated layman, and even a graduate student."

The award is one way of recognizing outstanding works in the various fields of science and technology and is given by NAST annually. A plaque of recognition will be given to the authors on July 10, 2008 at the Manila Hotel.
 

For more information about the award, please visit http://www.nast.dost.gov.ph/awd-mono.htm.

To know more about "The Unfolding Gene Revolution", please visit http://www.searca.org/web/knowledge/publications/books/47.html.

To purchase the book, click on this link: http://www.isaaa.org/purchasepublications/itemdescription.asp?ItemType=BOOKS&Control=BK001.

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