In this article we will discuss about the applications of RAPD marker in plants. Also learn about its demerits. 1. RAPD is used to distinguish between variety is based on difference in DNA sequence. RAPD have been used to identify nearly 15 commercial sunflower varieties. The new bean varieties (Phaseolus vulgaris) which are difficult to distinguish based on morÂphological trait [...]
The following points highlight the four main applications of RFLP marker in plants. The applications are: 1. Linkage Construction 2. Disease Management 3. Analysis of Somaclonal Variation 4. Prediction of Genetic Distance. Application # 1. Linkage Construction: Restriction fragment length polymorphism facilitated in the construction of linkage maps of any genotypes and genes linked to certain specific agronom characters have [...]
In this article we will discuss about the antisense RNA in post harvesting improvement of plants. Engineering of Fruit Ripening Process: Efficacy of antisense RNA technology in post harvesting has been implicated well in extending shelf life of fruits, vegetables and vase life of flowers. Infact the first genetically modified products commercialized in markets were calgenes flavr savr tomatoes. Antisense [...]