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) [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Origin and Production of Cassava 2. General Description of Cassava 3. Breeding Objectives 4. Hybridization 5. Breeding Methods 6. Use of Double Haploids 7. Germplasm Conservation. 1. Origin and Production of Cassava: Cassava has been studied since as early as 1886 when Alphonse de Candolle placed its geographic origin in the [...]
Here is a list of thirty-four types of mammals that are found in India. Mammal: Type # 1. Ornithorhynchus (Duck-billed Platypus): It lays eggs in the nests. The beak or bill is broad and flat just like a duck, hence named as duck-billed platypus. Pinnae are absent. Both the webbed feet and flattened tail help in swimming. Mammary glands are [...]