What is Synthetic Seed Technology? Synthetic seed technology is a plant biotechnology technique that involves the production of artificial seeds from plant embryos. The process of producing synthetic seeds involves encapsulating a somatic embryo or shoot-tip culture in a protective coating. The protective coating is composed of a mixture of ... Read More

Introduction Gel electrophoresis is a widely used analytical technique in molecular biology and biochemistry that allows the separation of DNA, RNA, and protein molecules based on their size, charge, and other physical properties. It is a simple and effective way to isolate and purify specific molecules from complex mixtures, such ... Read More

Introduction Affinity chromatography is a powerful technique used in the field of biochemistry to separate and purify proteins, enzymes, and other biomolecules from a complex mixture of biological samples. This technique relies on the specific interaction between a target molecule and a ligand that is immobilized on a chromatographic support. ... Read More

An Insight Bacterial growth curve is a graphical representation of the growth rate of bacteria in a closed environment. It provides us with a valuable insight into the life cycle of bacteria and their behaviour under different environmental conditions. A typical bacterial growth curve consists of four phases − ... Read More

Introduction Molecular biology is the study of the molecular basis of biological activity. It encompasses the structure and function of macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins, as well as the interactions between these molecules. The techniques used in molecular biology have revolutionized the field of genetics and have ... Read More

Introduction Symmetric hybrids are chromosomes that have a balanced distribution of genetic information between two homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes are a pair of chromosomes that carry the same genes, but they may carry different alleles (variations) of those genes. In symmetric hybrids, the genetic information on both chromosomes is equally ... Read More

Introduction Genetic transformation is an essential tool in the field of plant biotechnology that allows the introduction of desired traits into plants. Plant transformation vectors are genetic tools that enable the transfer of foreign genes into plant cells. These vectors act as vehicles to carry the desired genes into ... Read More

Introduction Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is a set of guidelines, procedures, and standards for conducting non-clinical laboratory studies in accordance with regulatory requirements. GLP regulations are put in place to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data generated from laboratory studies. In this article, we will discuss what GLP ... Read More

Insight into Transgenics Transgenics, the genetic modification of organisms by the introduction of foreign DNA, has become an important tool in biotechnology. It has been used to produce transgenic animals, plants, and microorganisms, for a range of applications from the development of pharmaceuticals and vaccines to the production of crops ... Read More

Introduction Transgenic crops are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have been altered in a laboratory setting to possess specific agronomic traits. Agronomic traits refer to the various characteristics that crops exhibit such as resistance to pests and diseases, increased yield, and tolerance to abiotic stress such as drought and salinity. ... Read More