Trigiano (plant biotechnology and pathology, University of Tennessee) and Gray (horticulture, University of Florida) employ an informal style to address major aspects of plant development and biotechnology. The book reviews how the field emerged from its early theoretical roots and provides a snapshot of the field's controversial present, describing current progress in genetically engineered plants. Methods are detailed for preparing media, creating solutions and dilutions, performing sterile culture work, and quantifying responses of tissue culture in research. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)