Gene sequencing and
molecular markers help track the best traits when breeding new crops.
Not exact matches
Racing to stay ahead of food demands In the medium term, conventional crossbreeding
helped by
molecular biology techniques (a technique called «
marker assisted breeding») may suffice.
The collaborative research team also found a
molecular marker that would
help identify patients most likely to benefit from cabazitaxel treatment.
After 12 years of traditional breeding with the
help of
molecular markers, he has created a new rainbow - streaked tomato less prone to cracking and also endowed with 12 disease - resistant genes.
«
Molecular marker from pancreatic «juices»
helps identify pancreatic cancer.»
They retain
molecular markers that at the beginning of their existence
helped guide their development.
The availability of
molecular markers for these genes, which
help breeders improve the accuracy and speed of developing new varieties, has made improving resistance to bacterial blight more efficient.
Six Xa genes have been tagged with
molecular markers and used to
help identify new resistant lines, resulting in the release of resistant varieties in several countries.
December 13, 2011
Molecular markers can predict spread of cancer, guide treatment
Molecular markers found in cancer cells that have spread from a primary tumor to a limited number of distant sites can
help physicians predict which patients with metastatic cancer will benefit from aggressive, targeted radiation therapy.