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What were the traditional breeding techniques used in the past for developing new plant varieties/traits?
In the past, traditional breeding techniques such as selection and hybridization/cross were used for developing new plant varieties/traits.
What is the objective of the lesson on plant cell tissue culture?
The objective is to understand plant biotechnology and its effect on modern agriculture, define plant tissue culture, identify its applications as well as its disadvantages, and identify the different types of plant tissue cultures.
What is plant biotechnology and what does it encompass?
Plant biotechnology is the application of science and technology to plants or their parts to alter living or nonliving materials for the production of knowledge, goods, and services. It encompasses a multitude of scientific tools and techniques for screening and genetic manipulation of plants to develop beneficial or useful plant/plant products.
What are the grades distribution for the course on plant cell tissue culture?
Final theoretical: 40, Midterm: 10, Final practical: 20, Theoretical coursework: 20 (2 quizzes, 1 project), Practical coursework: 10 (2 quizzes), Total= 100 marks.
What are the applications of plant tissue culture and what are its disadvantages?
The applications of plant tissue culture include the development of new plant varieties/traits. Its disadvantages include the potential for genetic uniformity and the requirement for specialized skills and facilities.
Test your knowledge of plant biotechnology and tissue culture with this quiz. Explore the applications and disadvantages of plant tissue culture, and identify the different types of plant tissue cultures. This quiz is designed to help you understand the impact of plant biotechnology on modern agriculture.
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