Use of micropropagation in plant breeding1. Introduction to MicropropagationMicropropagation is a technique of rapid plant multiplication using tissue culture.It allows for the production of genetically identical plants (clones).Plays a…
Methods and applications of tissue culture1. Introduction to Tissue CultureTissue Culture is a technique of growing plant cells, tissues, or organs in a sterile nutrient medium.It is based on the principle of totipotency, which means every…
Applications in agriculture (e.g., GM crops, pest-resistant plants)1. Introduction to Genetic Engineering in AgricultureGenetic engineering involves modifying the DNA of crops to enhance desirable traits.It is widely used in crop improvement, pest resistance, and…
Recombinant DNA technology, gene cloning1. Introduction to Genetic EngineeringGenetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism’s DNA using biotechnology.It allows scientists to alter genes for improving traits in plants,…
Objectives, hybridization, heterosis, selection methods1. Introduction to Plant BreedingPlant breeding is the science of improving plant traits for human benefit.It involves selection, hybridization, and genetic modification of plants.Aims to develop…