Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering

The science of modifying and manipulating genes to create new artificial DNA or synthetic genes of different organisms. There are many purposes for genetic engineering, some of which include finding better treatment for diseases, or simply for discovering new organism of interest.

Industry: Agriculture; Biotechnology

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Genetic engineering

artificial inembryonation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Non-surgical transfer of embryo(s) to a recipient female. As in vitro embryo technology develops, artificial inembryonation will gradually replace artificial insemination.

thermolabile

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Not heatproof, e.g., a substance which disintegrates or is unstable upon heating.

cutting

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A detached plant part that under appropriate cultural conditions can regenerate the complete plant without a sexual process.

adsorbent

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A substance to which compounds adhere. In tissue culture, an adsorbent is added to the culture medium to adsorb compounds released by cultured cells or tissues, thus minimizing any adverse effect on ...

initial

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Cells in a meristem that remain permanently meristematic and form tissues of particular structure and function.

chelate

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Complex organic molecule that can combine with cations and does not ionize. Chelates can supply micronutrients to plants at slow, steady rates. Usually used to supply iron to plant cells.

breed

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

In ancient Greek, either (i) a sub-specific group of domestic livestock with definable and identifiable external characteristics that enable it to be separated by visual appraisal from other ...