Transgenic biotechnology is a laboratory process used to introduce new genes into existing organisms. It involves taking a gene from one organism and introducing it into another organism's genetic makeup. This process can be used to create organisms with specific traits and characteristics, such as plants with enhanced resistance to herbicides or animals with increased muscle mass. Transgenic biotechnology has numerous applications in agriculture, medicine and industry. In agriculture, transgenic plants are used to increase crop yields, create drought-resistant crops and develop pest-resistant plants. In medicine, transgenic animals are used to study diseases and develop new treatments, while transgenic bacteria are used to produce proteins for use in medications. In industrial applications, transgenic bacteria and yeast are used to produce a variety of proteins, enzymes and other compounds. Transgenic biotechnology is a powerful tool for researchers, allowing them to modify the genetic makeup of organisms in ways not possible through traditional breeding methods.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia