Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology is a group of scientific techniques used to improve plants, animals and microorganisms. Based on an understanding of DNA, scientists have developed solutions to improve agricultural productivity. Starting from the ability to identify genes that may confer advantages on certain crops and the ability to work with such characteristics very precisely, biotechnology enhances breeder’s ability to make improvements in crops and livestock. It enables improvements that are not possible with traditional crossing of related species alone.

Uses-

• Genetic engineering

• Molecular markers

• Molecular diagnostics

• Vaccines

• Tissue culture