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The following points highlight the top six uses of genetic engineering in different fields. The uses are: 1. Protection of Crop Plants Against Insects by BT-Toxins 2. Protection of Plants Against Viruses 3. Herbicide-Resistant Plants 4. Improvement of Yield and Quality of Crops 5. Protection against Environmental Stress 6. Increased N2 Utilization. Genetic Engineering: Use # 1. Protection of Crop Plants [...]

The following points highlight the nine major tools in gene technology. The tools are: 1. Restriction Enzymes 2. DNA Ligase 3. DNA polymerase 4. RNA polymerase 5. Nucleases 6. Reverse Transcriptase 7. Molecular Cloning Vectors 8. Purification of DNA from Living Cells 9. Isolation of DNA from Plant Material. Gene Technology: Tool # 1. Restriction Enzymes: Restriction endonucleases are found [...]