In this article we will discuss about the use of plant genetic resources. Biotechnology can make major contributions, not only to crop improvement, but also to the conservation and use of plant genetic resources. The emphasis at sessions of the Commission on Plant Genetic Resources has been on the potential of biotechnology to contribute to […]
Use of Plant Genetic Resources | Biotechnology
Notes on Genetic Engineering of Crops | Biotechnology
The below mentioned article provides notes on genetic engineering of crops. Genetic engineering of crops became available in the early 1980’s as genetic engineering techniques were being perfected. The advantage of genetic engineering is that it allows the transfer of a single gene, or a couple of genes, in a much more precise, controllable and […]
Notes on Plant Biotechnology
The below mentioned article provides notes on plant biotechnology. There are now a wide range of public, private and NGO organizations with differing objectives attempting to deliver appropriate products to different groups of farmers. This has significant implications regarding the nature of the technology disseminating organizations that plant biotechnologists interact with in identifying what priority […]