BMS652: Plant and Animal Biotechnology / Faculty of Applied Sciences
The subject module is intended to provide an introduction to the alternative solutions and value-added benefits offered by biotechnology to the Agriculture sector. The students are not expected to be technically competent in the various areas discussed, but should be aware of the potential use of bi...
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| Language: | English |
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2022
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| Online Access: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/91341/1/91341.pdf https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/91341/ |
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| Summary: | The subject module is intended to provide an introduction to the alternative solutions and value-added benefits offered by biotechnology to the Agriculture sector. The students are not expected to be technically competent in the various areas discussed, but should be aware of the potential use of biotechnology in providing alternative, environmental-friendly, cost-effective and sustainable solutions to various issues face in Agriculture. The module introduces students to the use of genetically manipulated plants and animals and their potential applications. Among other topics discussed will be the use of biological control agent as an alternative to pesticides, biofertilizers, molecular markers and also the social and ethical issue of GMO/ biotechnology. |
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