TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Conceptualizing Food Security
1.3 Definition of Biotechnology
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Causes of Food Insecurity in Nigeria
2.1.1 Population growth and urbanization
2.1.2 Poverty
2.1.3 Health
2.1.4 Outdated farming system
2.2 Challenges of Food Security in Nigeria
2.3 Agricultural Biotechnology and Adequate Food Security
CHAPTER THREE
3.1 Combating Food Insecurity
3.2 Adapting Biotechnology for Increased Food Production
3.3 Application of Biotechnology in Food
3.3.1 Biotechnology in Food Fermentation
3.3.2 Traditional Approaches in Genetic Improvement of Starter Cultures
3.3.3 Biotechnology in the Production of Enzymes
3.3.4 Biotechnology in Production of Food Ingredient
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Biotechnology and the Issue of Food Security
4.2 Role of Biotechnology in Food Production
4.3 Benefits of Biotechnology in Food Production
4.4 Risk of Biotechnology
4.5 Safety of Food Produced with Biotechnology
4.6 Future of Food Biotechnology
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Fear and concern about Biotechnology Approach to Achieving a
Safe Environment and Agriculture
5.2 Fear and Concerns about Environmental Impact of Bioremediation
5.3 Conclusion
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