The following points highlight the six competent committees for dealing with GMOs in India. The committees are: 1. The Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RDAC) 2. The Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM) 3. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC) 4. Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) 5. State Biotechnology Coordination Committee (SBCC) 6. District Level Committee (DLC). 1. The Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee [...]
In this article we will discuss about the areas and scope of plant biotechnology. The term 'Biotechnology' was coined in 1917 by a Hungarian Engineer, Karl Ereky, to describe a process for large scale production of pigs. The word biotechnology indicates the interaction between the science of biology and technology. Biotechnology has been broadly defined as, 'the development and utilisation [...]
The following points highlight the four significances of callus culture. The significances are: 1. Source of Tissue for Plant Regeneration 2. Source of Chromosomal Variation (Somaclona) Variation) 3. Source of Secondary Metabolites 4. Source of Tissue for Cell Suspension Culture. Significance # 1. Source of Tissue for Plant Regeneration: Callus tissue is a good source of experimental tissue material from [...]