Learn about the comparison between Gene Technology and Traditional Breeding. Comparison # Gene Technology: 1. Gene technology is not involved in sexual process for gene transfer 2. Direct single gene transfer is possible in gene technology 3. In gene technology gene transfer between unrelated organisms possible 4. Transgene is involved in gene technology 5. Very high technical skill is required [...]
The following points highlight the eight main advantages of transgenic plant. The advantages are: 1. Improvement in Yield 2. Improvement in Insect and Disease Resistance 3. Improvement in Quality 4. Herbicide Resistance 5. Resistance to Abiotic Stresses 6. Industrial Products 7. Rapid and Accurate Technique 8. No Barrier for Gene Transfer. Advantages of Transgenic Plant: Improvement in Yield Improvement in [...]
The following points highlight the top four methods of inserting foreign DNA into crop plants. The methods are: 1. Plasmid Method 2. Particle Bombardment Method 3. Direct DNA Transfer Method 4. Micro-Injection Method. 1. Plasmid Method: This is agrobacterium mediated technique of foreign gene transfer and is also known as biological method of gene transfer. Main features of this method [...]