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Biotechnology in Agriculture
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Diagnostic Tools
Various molecular techniques to detect and quantify pathogens. Implemented in agriculture to identify and manage plant diseases rapidly, enabling timely and accurate treatments to prevent spread and crop loss.
Molecular Markers
Segments of DNA that are associated with a particular trait or area of the genome. These are used in agriculture to help identify and select for desirable traits at the seed or seedling stage, improving breeding efficiency.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
Plants or animals that have had their genetic makeup altered to exhibit traits that are not naturally theirs. Implemented in agriculture by introducing traits such as pest resistance or improved nutritional content to increase yield and reduce chemical usage.
Biofertilizers
Live microorganisms which promote plant growth by supplying essential nutrients. In agriculture, they are implemented as an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers to improve soil fertility and plant immunity.
Biopesticides
Biological or derived substances that are used to control pests and diseases. In agriculture, biopesticides offer a reduced-risk pest management alternative that can minimize chemical pesticide usage and environmental impact.
Plant Genomics
Study of the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of plant genomes. Plant genomics is implemented in agriculture for crop improvement by providing breeders with valuable information on genetic loci linked to beneficial traits.
RNA Interference (RNAi)
A natural cellular process of inhibiting gene expression or translation. In agriculture, RNAi is used by developing crops that can silence pest genes, making them inherently resistant to specific insects or pathogens.
Tissue Culture
A technique used to grow plants under sterile conditions on a nutrient culture medium of known composition. It's used in agriculture to produce clones of a plant in a method known as micropropagation.
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