Although there are many books available that cover plant biotechnology and transgenic plants, there are few on horticultural crops. This book fills that void. Internationally acclaimed experts from diverse disciplines assess the current status of transgenic horticultural crops, examine the challenges for the creation and commercialization of horticultural biotechnology, cover the impacts of intellectual property rights, and identify opportunities, strategies, and priorities for future progress in this important field. The book focuses on transgenic horticultural crops throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.