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Types of Homology Dependent Gene Si­lencing | Genetics

Two types of HDGS have been categorised: 1. Transcriptional Gene Silencing (TGS) 2. Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS). Type # 1. Transcriptional Gene Silencing (TGS): Transcriptional gene silencing (TGS) is a gene silencing mechanism in which inactivation of (trans) gene specific RNA synthesis takes place. These are predominently observed in transgenic plants containing multiple copies of homologous transgene or endogenous gene. [...]

By |2016-12-23T06:34:53+00:00December 23, 2016|Plant Biotechnology|Comments Off on Types of Homology Dependent Gene Si­lencing | Genetics
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Examples of Transgenic Plants | Biotechnology

In this article we will discuss about the examples of transgenic plants for phytoremediation. 1. Phytoremediation of Mercury: There have been reports on the ability of certain plant species which have ability to accumulate mercury both from atmospheric and soil sources. However, plant species never ventured hyper accumulation of mercury, researcher use engineered plants by introducing bacterial specific genes for [...]

By |2016-12-23T06:34:53+00:00December 23, 2016|Transgenic Plants|Comments Off on Examples of Transgenic Plants | Biotechnology
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Viral Resistance in Transgenic Plants | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about the viral resistance in transgenic plants. Plant viruses are the potential candidate in affecting crop yield. Several conventional methods such as breeding for resistance, heat treatment are enforced to combat viral menace. Production of genetically modified plants with improved resistance to viral disease is one of the key goals in plant biotechnology. Protection [...]

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