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Name two applications of agricultural biotechnology.
Name two applications of agricultural biotechnology.
Improved planting material, Genetically modified (GM) plants
What is molecular farming or biopharming?
What is molecular farming or biopharming?
The use of genetically engineered plants to produce pharmaceuticals or industrial compounds
What is the purpose of plantibodies?
What is the purpose of plantibodies?
To produce vaccines or therapeutic proteins in plants
What is somatic hybridization?
What is somatic hybridization?
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What are biofertilizers?
What are biofertilizers?
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Name two ways in which agricultural biotechnology makes agriculture more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Name two ways in which agricultural biotechnology makes agriculture more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
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What is the process of encapsulating seeds called?
What is the process of encapsulating seeds called?
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What is the term for using plants as bioreactors to produce vaccines?
What is the term for using plants as bioreactors to produce vaccines?
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What is the term for genetically engineered crops used for renewable energy production?
What is the term for genetically engineered crops used for renewable energy production?
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What is the term for the process of using biotechnology to control major diseases and pests in agriculture?
What is the term for the process of using biotechnology to control major diseases and pests in agriculture?
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