Biotechnology and Its Applications

Pest resistant genetically modified crops (primarily cotton and maize) have been genetically modified to be toxic to certain insects, making them resistant to pests. They are commonly referred to as Bt crops because the genes that were introduced were originally discovered in a bacterial species known as Bacillus thuringiensis. Specifically, these bacteria produce a class […]

As the name implies, a heterotroph is a creature that cannot make its own food and instead obtains nourishment from other sources of organic carbon, most commonly plant or animal matter.  Heterotrophs are main, secondary, and tertiary consumers in the food chain, but they do not create any food. Heterotrophic living things include all mammals

Genetic resource commercialisation is a burgeoning industry. Plant and animal resources are used in a wide range of products, from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to teas and genetically engineered crops.  However, the use of genetic resources in these products is arguably neither novel nor innovative, as it is based on existing traditional knowledge of the natural

Barrier methods are birth control methods that utilize various objects such as devices and preparations to stop fertilization. They are also known as contraception, anticonception, and also fertility control. The main objective of using birth control or barrier method is to prevent pregnancy. Birth control is an important part of family planning and thus, plays

Introduction Attempts to find the causative agents of previously unknown diseases have resulted in the discovery of non-living disease agents that are not viruses. These include particles made completely of RNA or protein that are capable of self-propagation at the expense of a host—a critical resemblance to viruses which allows them to cause disease. Viroids,

Vermiculture is the use of earthworms to breakdown organic food waste into the nutrient-rich substance that can provide important nutrients and support plant growth. In order to produce a sustainable harvest, the goal is to maintain growing the number of worms. Excess worms can be sold or used to start a vermicomposting business. Vermicomposting is the

Microorganism is a combination of the word micro and organisms. As a result, it’s clear that they’re tiny living things that can’t be seen with the human eye. Single-celled organisms to multi-celled organisms are all types of microorganisms. Depending on which type of microorganism is evaluated, the behaviour of microorganisms might be friendly or hostile.

It helps in changing plants, creatures and microorganisms and work on their farming efficiency. Methods like antibodies, tissue culture, hereditary designing are likewise utilized. Prior to Agricultural Biotechnology Between the 1930s and 1960s, there was a huge expansion in food creation around the world, because of the Green Revolution. This insurgency essentially elaborate the utilization

They can be found in regions that are moist or humid. They can be found on organic objects such as vegetables, fruits, bread, jams, and jellies, among other things. Multinucleated coenocytic hyphae are seen in the vegetative structure, which is also found in the fruiting body. They are employed in the production of a variety

Medicine has been practised since prehistoric times. In most cases, it was an art (a field of skill and knowledge) generally associated with the religious and philosophical beliefs of the local culture. For example, shamans used herbs to pray for healing, and ancient philosophers and doctors used the theory of humour to exsanguinate. Since the