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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
Somatic cell embryogenesis
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Embryos are produced either from somatic cells of explants (direct embryogenesis) or by induction on callus formed by explants (indirect embryogenesis).
Fibres
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Elongated cells with tapering, pointed ends; the cells interlock to form a strong, rigid tissue; pits in the walls are usually very narrow and not very numerous.
Indirect embryogenesis
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Embryo formation on callus tissues derived from zygotic or somatic embryos, seedling plant or other tissues in culture.
Palisade parenchyma
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Elongated cells found just beneath the upper epidermis of leaves, and containing many chloroplasts.
Pro-nucleus
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Either of the two haploid gamete nuclei just prior to their fusion in the fertilised ovum.
Artificial seed
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Encapsulated or coated somatic embryos (embryoids) that are planted and treated like seed.
Enucleated ovum
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Egg cell from which the nucleus has been removed.
