The below mentioned article provides notes on traditional plant breeding. When crossing two plants using traditional breeding techniques, breeders mix thousands of genes in order to transfer the protein products to enhance one or a few genetic traits. Therefore, the odds of something —such as a naturally occurring toxin —being transferred unintentionally are far greater […]
Notes on Traditional Plant Breeding | Biotechnology
Pest Resistance Management and Biotechnology Resistance Management of Crops
In this article we will discuss about pest resistance management and Bt-resistance management of crops. Pest Resistance Management: Crop breeders have long known that some conventionally bred cultivars with resistance to insect and microbial pests may perform wonderfully for the first few years after they are deployed commercially, but then fail miserably in controlling the […]
Genetically Modified Crops: Benefits and Disadvantages
In this article we will discuss about Genetically Modified Crops:- 1. Benefits of Genetically Modified Crops 2. Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Crops. Benefits of Genetically Modified Crops: Genetically modified crops have following advantages: 1. Making enhancements in the quality of the plants, the production of the plants has increased. Due to this, a large part […]