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Agrobacterium-Mediated Gene Transfer – Protocol, Applications, Advantages

Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation

What is Agrobacterium? There are many types of Gram-negative bacteria in the genus Agrobacterium. They can be harmful to plants and are also useful for genetic engineering. It causes tumours in plants by moving a piece of DNA known as T-DNA from its Ti or Ri plasmid into the plant genome. This causes cells to … Read more

Raw Materials for Production Media

Raw Materials for Production Media

Industrial fermentation processes leverage a wide array of raw materials, with a significant emphasis on utilizing cost-effective and readily available sources. Among these, agricultural by-products stand out due to their abundance and potential for repurposing. The interest in these materials stems from several key factors: The concept of transforming ‘wastes into resources’ is not just … Read more

Bacterial toxin: Definition, Types, Example.

Bacterial toxin: Definition, Types, Example.

When a microorganism starts to synthesize toxin, they are called microbial toxins, such as bacteria and fungi. There are few bacteria that can produce the most potent natural toxins such as Botulinum neurotoxins. However, the bacterial toxin has some medical importance that is why they are used in medical science and research. What Is Toxin? … Read more

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