Recombinant DNA Technique: Tool to modify plant traits

Recombinant DNA Technique: Tool to modify plant traits

S. K. Arbad, A. H. Madakemohekar, J. E. Jahagirdar

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Abstract

Recombinant DNA refers to DNAmolecules from two different species that are put into a host organism to create new genetic combinations useful in science, medicine, agriculture, and industry. Genetic modification entails incorporating DNA into an organism's genome as well as putting new DNA into plant cells in order to create a genetically modified plant. More effective and sustainable agriculture is dependent on plant varieties and cropping techniques that are more resistant to diseases, pests, and other environmental pressures. The world's population may exceed nine billion by 2050. To meet the requirements of such a large number of people in previous centuries, food production will need to expand at the same or higher rate. As a result, in recent decades, there has been a need to apply genetic methods to enhance crops. Transgenics can be used to develop plants with desired features and even greater yields. Transgenic breeding technologies provide new possibilities to breed for more resistant variants by utilising considerably larger genetic resources. Transgenesis, in essence, is a significant supplement to traditional plant breeding in that it allows for the focused manipulation of certain traits utilising genes from a variety of sources. Biotechnology has paved the way for the incorporation of transgenic crops into sustainable food production systems by bringing beneficial features into crops. Although these scientific achievements inaugurated a new age in agricultural production, broad adoption confronts a variety of obstacles owing to environmental, human health, and moral considerations. Crop genetic modification is expected to boost productivity and prosperity in sustainable agriculture methods. With the opportunity to ease global food crises, the proper use of transgenic crops has the potential to be more beneficial in coming future

Keywords: Recombinant DNA, DNAtechniques, Genetic modification, Transgenic, Biotechnology