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 [...]
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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the definition of terminator technology. Terminator technology has attracted strong public attention when patent (US patent No. 5,723,765) was issued to Delta and Pine land co. (Mississippi, USA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This new technology designed to preclude unauthorised seed saving by farmers. In other words, terminator genes prevent crops [...]