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Synopsis This book addresses the multidisciplinary nature and many fascinating aspects of biotechnological approaches for agro-processing, thus providing a stepping stone for progress in this sector as we enter the era of globalization where quality and safety are the key concerns for all the stakeholders. This volume contains 32 concept papers and 17 research articles covering most of the major aspects of the subject viz. biotech usage for improved productivity, quality traits, rapid clonal propagation and metabolite production; new approaches to substitute farm chemicals in the wake of demand of organic products world over; impact of biotechnology on cereal, dairy, fruit, vegetable, meat and fish processing; fermented agro-industrial products as well as safety aspects. The chapters are intended to provide a cross section of accomplishments and envisaged future directions in these areas. The contributions by eminent academicians and professionals from corporate sector in the agro-biotech business for this volume have ensured a good balance between theory and practice. Further-more, the information provided by experts from financial and IT institutions and technology providers has been included to give a holistic view of the technical aspects and existing supports mechanisms to the users of this volume. This compilation is expected to help students, industry, regulators and non-specialist readers get a balanced, up-to-date overview of technical, commercial, regulatory and safety aspects of use of biotechnology in agro-processing.