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Benefits of Plant Biotechnology in Agriculture

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There have been indications of positive achievements using plant biotechnology, as analyzed in the previous article. … Read More » Benefits of Plant Biotechnology in Agriculture Modern civilization would be impossible without the domestication of a small number of plants, particularly wheat, rice, and maize.…

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Historical Perspectives on Agricultural Biotechnology

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Tropical deforestation accounts for 20 percent of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions and the loss of essential terrestrial and freshwater resources for… Read More » Historical Perspectives on Agricultural Biotechnology

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Effect Management of Genetic Erosion and Plant Biotechnology

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Technology has significantly impacted various sectors, including agriculture. Plants have been improved through technological advancements, as all biological processes of plants offer potential targets for biotechnological modification and enhancement.

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Definition of Agricultural Biotechnology and its Significance

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Humans have been harnessing biological processes to enhance their quality of life for over 10,000 years, beginning with the first agricultural communities. However, these early practices are not what is… Read More » Definition of Agricultural Biotechnology and its Significance

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Climate and food security concerns prompting new openness to technology in agriculture

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Approval of a biotechnology reform bill in the European Parliament last month has been hailed as a major breakthrough toward allowing “new genomic techniques,” such as gene-editing, to be used in crop breeding in Europe. The bill still faces an uphill battle to become law across the European Union, but the vote was one example.

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Genetic Engineering Tools in Agricultural Biotechnology

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This vector is used to insert… Read More » Genetic Engineering Tools in Agricultural Biotechnology The gene must then be isolated and incorporated, along with other genetic elements, into a suitable vector.

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Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture

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Biotechnology in agriculture refers to the use of scientific techniques and innovations to improve plants, animals, and microorganisms for agricultural