Hayat Ashraf

Plant biotechnology is a branch of biotechnology that focuses on the application of scientific and technological principles to plants. It involves the use of various tools and techniques to modify, improve, and study plants for agricultural, industrial, and environmental purposes. Plant biotechnology plays a vital role in crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, and the development of novel plant-based products. Some key areas and applications of plant biotechnology include: 1. Genetic Engineering: Plant biotechnology involves the genetic modification of plants to introduce desirable traits, such as resistance to pests, diseases, or environmental stresses. Genes from other organisms can be inserted into plant genomes to confer specific traits, leading to genetically modified (GM) crops. 2. Crop Improvement: By using techniques like tissue culture, marker-assisted breeding, and genetic transformation, plant biotechnologists work to develop crops with improved yield, nutritional conten...