BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CROP DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
Keywords:
crop development, tissue culture, transgenic crops, molecular plant breeding, BiotechnologyAbstract
This review article discusses the potential of biotechnology in agriculture, specifically in crop development. It highlights the benefits of genetic engineering, molecular markers, and genome editing techniques in enhancing crop productivity, nutritional value, and resistance to environmental stresses and pests. However, the article also acknowledges the challenges that must be addressed, such as regulatory frameworks, public acceptance, and ethical considerations. The article also discusses the importance of tissue culture in plant reproduction and the various techniques used in tissue culture, including protoplast fusion, cryopreservation, and micropropagation. It emphasizes the advantages of in vitro cell and tissue culture in plant and mutation breeding. Furthermore, the article mentions using transgenic crops, which have been genetically modified through genetic engineering techniques. It discusses the benefits of transgenic crop cultivation, such as increased revenue and agricultural output. However, it also acknowledges the public's concerns about potential environmental hazards and human consequences of transgenic crops. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of biotechnology in addressing the challenges faced by the agricultural industry, such as pest and disease outbreaks, climate change, and soil fertility depletion. It highlights the need for sustainable agricultural practices and the development of crop varieties that can withstand extreme weather conditions and climate change to ensure global food security.
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