Although 29 of the 35 contributors are based in the United States or Canada, this is still an interesting and useful book for those working in the field of transgenic horticultural crops wherever they are based. The first three chapters review work on fruit and nut tree crops, vegetables and ornamentals and there are additional chapters reviewing research on fruit crops in Europe and transgenic horticultural crops in Africa and Asia. These chapters will be useful for those new to the area, particularly undergraduates but, as with all reviews in a fast changing field, will require supplementing with journal papers to give a more current view. Interestingly, although there is an additional chapter describing research on the use of genetically engineered horticultural plants for production of pharmaceuticals, the majority of the remaining chapters deal with non-scientific issues such as the economics and marketing of transgenic horticultural crops, consumer acceptance, IP issues, developing university–private partnerships, issues around regulatory requirements and safety issues and risk assessment. This is a reflection of the controversy this technology has generated in some regions (notably Europe) and the need for researchers in this area to be aware of the social context and consequences of their research. These chapters provide a good starting point for anyone interested in this technology. A chapter on molecular approaches for transgene containment nicely shows how research can provide strategies to address public and regulators concerns. The final two chapters look at commercialisation of transgenic varieties using ornamentals and grapevine as examples.