In this article we will discuss about the production of pharmaceutical proteins in transgenic plants. Many pharmaceutical proteins of mammalian origin have been synthesized in plants. These ranges from blood products such as human serum albumin. There is an annual demand of more than 500 tonnes for many of these proteins. In view of their economic feasibility, transgenic plants have [...]
In this article we will discuss about the mechanism of restoration of fertility in CMS plants. Restoration of fertility in nature is of two types, one is sporophytic and other is gametophytic. The sporophytic restorer functions before meiosis whereas gametophytic restorer acts after meiosis in pollen grain. As a consequence, a diploid plant act after meiosis in pollen grain and [...]
In this article we will discuss about the insect resistance in plants. Insect control is serious and greatest challenge for agricultural crops. The global scenario of crop damage inflicted by insects is a matter of serious concern. Modern agriculture provides novel solutions to age old problems. Despite the use of wide array of insecticides, extent of damage seems to be [...]