Magnetofection is a technique that combines magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) with nucleic acids (such as plasmid DNA, siRNA, or other genetic material) to facilitate their delivery into target cells using an external magnetic field. While magnetofection is primarily used for gene delivery, it can also offer several benefits for genome editing »
SDN is the collective term for the technique of creating a specific break in DNA with a nuclease, an enzyme that cuts DNA. Targeted modifications to the plant's traits are intended to be introduced by using the DNA break and the plant's inherent repairing systems. Site-directed nucleases (SDNs) are a »
CRISPR protein Cas 13 is responsible for cutting RNA. Using a guide RNA, which is a programmable string of nucleotides consisting of around 30 bases, Cas 13 can navigate its way to a particular RNA sequence. These nucleotides are complementary to those that are present in the targeted section of »
Plant phenotyping is the study of observable traits or characteristics of plants, encompassing their morphology, physiology, and behavior. This field plays a crucial role in understanding plant growth, development, and responses to environmental stimuli. Here's an overview of plant phenotyping in terms of its past, present, and future: Past: Manual »
High throughput phenotyping in plants refers to the rapid and automated measurement of various phenotypic traits in a large number of plants. Phenotyping involves the assessment of observable characteristics or traits of plants, such as growth patterns, morphology, physiology, and responses to environmental stimuli. High throughput phenotyping aims to accelerate »
Transcriptome profiling is a powerful approach to understanding the molecular responses of plants to various environmental stimuli, including abiotic stress. Abiotic stress factors such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and nutrient deficiency can significantly impact plant growth and development. Analyzing the transcriptome, which represents the entire set of RNA transcripts »
The use of resistance genes in crop breeding is one of the most efficient approaches to mitigating viral diseases. To determine whether commercial hybrid tomato cultivars contain the Sw-5b gene and/or confer TSWV resistance and applied the Sw-5b-specific molecular markers for the gene detection. The Sw-5b gene is a »
ChIP-Seq data plays a crucial role in plant breeding by providing valuable insights into the regulatory mechanisms that govern gene expression and influence various traits. Here are several ways in which ChIP-Seq data is important for advancing plant breeding: Identification of Regulatory Elements: ChIP-Seq allows the identification of regulatory elements »
Introduction: The livestock sector in Bangladesh significantly improves food and nutrition, reduces poverty, creates jobs, and empowers women (Saleque, 2021). Many prospects exist for the livestock sector to grow further in our country due to the fast-growing population, urbanization, economic expansion, rising purchasing power, and rising demand for animal products. »
Big data-based precision agriculture plays a significant role in crop improvement by leveraging advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance various aspects of crop production. Here are several ways in which big data is utilized for crop improvement in precision agriculture: Genomic Data Analysis: -Genomic Sequencing: Big data analytics processes »
Genetic diversity, quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping, and marker-assisted selection (MAS) are key components of modern plant breeding programs, including those focused on tomato improvement. Let's explore each of these concepts in the context of tomatoes: Genetic Diversity in Tomatoes: Genetic diversity refers to the variety of genetic material within »
