Upload NowThe below mentioned article provides notes on genetic engineering of crops. Genetic engineering of crops became available in the early 1980’s as genetic engineering techniques were being perfected. The advantage of genetic engineering is that it allows the transfer of a single gene, or a couple of genes, in a much more precise, controllable and […]
Notes on Genetic Engineering of Crops | Biotechnology
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Notes on Plant Biotechnology
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The below mentioned article provides notes on plant biotechnology. There are now a wide range of public, private and NGO organizations with differing objectives attempting to deliver appropriate products to different groups of farmers. This has significant implications regarding the nature of the technology disseminating organizations that plant biotechnologists interact with in identifying what priority […]
4 Major Risks of Modern Biotechnology
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The following points highlight the four major risks of modern biotechnology. The risks are: 1. Health Risks 2. Environmental Risks 3. Risks to Biodiversity 4. Socioeconomic Risks. 1. Health Risks: Potential health risks of genetically improved organisms relate to assessing and minimizing the risk of food allergens in genetically improved food. New biotechnology based methods […]