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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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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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Gene Transfer and Plant Transformation Techniques

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. General Principles of Gene Transfer 2. Regeneration of Plants from Transformed Cells 3. Experimental and Commercial Transgenic Crop Plants 4. Preparing Genes for Introduction into Plants 5. Limitations of Transformation Techniques. General Principles of Gene Transfer: The ultimate objective of modern plant breeding is to improve a top variety in one single [...]

By |2016-12-12T07:06:09+00:00December 12, 2016|Biotechnology|Comments Off on Gene Transfer and Plant Transformation Techniques
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