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Bioremediation: Meaning, Features and Methods | Bioremediation

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Bioremediation 2. Classification of Bioremediation Technology 3. Features 4. Methods 5. Limitations.   Meaning of Bioremediation: Bioremediation is a treatment technology that uses biodegradation of organic contaminants through stimulation of indigenous microbial populations by providing certain amendments, such as adding oxygen, limiting nutrients, or adding exotic micro­bial species. It [...]

By |2016-12-13T19:11:36+00:00December 13, 2016|Bioremediation|Comments Off on Bioremediation: Meaning, Features and Methods | Bioremediation
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Plant Tissue Culture: Meaning and System | Biotechnology

After reading this article you will learn about the meaning and system of plant tissue culture. Meaning of Tissue Culture: Tissue culture is a term, used to indicate the aseptic culture in vitro of a wide range of excised plant parts. It is used for both propagation and modification of genotypes (production of somaclonal variation and double haploids), biomass production [...]

By |2016-12-12T07:06:09+00:00December 12, 2016|Plant Tissue Culture|Comments Off on Plant Tissue Culture: Meaning and System | Biotechnology
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Genetic Selection for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses | Tissue Culture

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Selection of Disease Resistant Variants at the Plant Level 2. Selection in Vitro with Toxins and Culture Filtrates against Diseases 3. Selection for Resistance to Drought and Flooding 4. Selection for Salt Tolerance. Selection of Disease Resistant Variants at the Plant Level: One approach to utilise somaclonal variation is to screen regenerated [...]

By |2016-12-12T07:06:09+00:00December 12, 2016|Vegetable Breeding|Comments Off on Genetic Selection for Biotic and Abiotic Stresses | Tissue Culture
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