Conventional plant breeding involves crossing species of the same genus to provide the offspring with the desired traits of both parents. Genetic engineering aims to transcend the genus barrier by introducing an alien gene in the seeds to get the desired effects. The alien gene could be from a plant, an animal or even a soil bacterium. Bt cotton, the only GM crop that is allowed in India, has two alien genes from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that allows the crop to develop a protein toxic to the common pest pink bollworm. In India, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the apex body that allows for commercial release of GM crops. In 2002, the GEAC had allowed the commercial release of Bt cotton. More than 95 per cent of the country’s cotton area has since then come under Bt cotton.
Patterns of assistance for commercial horticulture crops in plain open field areas is:
While complete biodegradation of metals is not feasible, the concept of ________ is considered a valid approach in effectively managing metal pollution.
The disc plough is designed to work in all types of soil for functions such as soil breaking, soil raising, soil turning and soil mixing. Tilt angle of ...
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The presence of excess salt in the soil requires
Typical nitrogen deficiency symptoms in crop plants under high nitrogen content is due to the deficiency of
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In sheep, what is the term used for the act of mating?
The type of recurrent selection that uses homozygous tester is known as