In this article we will discuss about the fungal resistance in plants. Several agricultural crops are severly damaged by fungal infections, which result in dramatic yield loss. The spread of fungal disease can be combated by conventional strategies like breeding for resistance by variation of the cultural practice and by fungicide treatment. However, a promising alternation that has emerged recently [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Phytoremediation 2. Transgenic Plants for Phytoremediation 3. Transgenic Approach. Definition of Phytoremediation: Extensive activity of mankind has been introducing hazardous compounds into the environment at an alarming rate. The soil has been contaminated with toxic materials which is jeopardising its fertility. Heavy metals accumulation is primary concern because they cannot [...]
In this article we will discuss about the concept of RNA interference technology. RNA (RNAi) interference is an exciting field in biotechnology. This is a new approach for achieving shut down of target gene. In RNA interference method only a few double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecule will be employed per cell to silence the expression of target gene. Therefore, it is [...]