In this article we will discuss about the applications of plant transformation. Plant transformations/transgenics have immense utility in improving plant productivity and improving plant product quality. Transformations may be used to introduce new or novel genes into the existing cultivars to create altogether new market or to displace the old product. The improvements may relate to the improvement in nutritional [...]
In this article we will discuss about the eight main steps that are involved in gene tagging and mapping. Step # 1. Selection of Target Traits: This is the first step. Traits can be qualitatively or quantitatively inherited. Qualitatively inherited traits are controlled by one or few genes which have major effect on a particular trait and follow a typical [...]
In this article we will discuss about the exchange procedures of transgenic plants in India. Any transgenic material to be imported requires a permission which could be issued by the government after screening by the Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM). RCGM examines the desirability of import of transgenic line, from the biosafety point of view under the Environment (Protection) [...]