In this article we will discuss about the definition of terminator technology. Terminator technology has attracted strong public attention when patent (US patent No. 5,723,765) was issued to Delta and Pine land co. (Mississippi, USA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This new technology designed to preclude unauthorised seed saving by farmers. In other words, terminator genes prevent crops [...]
Pathogenesis related proteins are the class of proteins produced by plants against pathogen attack. These proteins play a crucial role in plant defence against pathogen. Expression of PR genes is not only due to pathogen attack but also takes place by abiotic stress such as wounding, osmotic stress, UV light and oxidation stress. Several plant parts such as root flowers, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the applications of AFLP markers in plants. Also learn about its demerits. AFLP is primarily used in genetic mapping. Several economically important cereal crops such as rice, barley and wheat have been mapped by AFLP. The AFLP markers, which are produced by different combinations of restriction enzymes, are distributed throughout the genome. Evidence [...]