Agricultural Biotechnology Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering core definitions, major applications, and key products of agricultural biotechnology based on the lecture notes.

Agricultural Biotechnology

The use of science and technology to improve farming and food production.

Genetically Modified Crops

Crops made more resistant to pests or certain diseases using scientific techniques.

Tissue Culture

The practice of growing many healthy plants from a small part of a plant.

Marker-Assisted Breeding

An agricultural biotechnology application that helps develop crops with useful traits more efficiently.

Biofertilizers

Helpful microorganisms used to improve soil quality and plant growth.

Biopesticides

Natural organisms or substances used to control harmful pests.

Bt Corn

A major genetically modified crop product designed to improve farming efficiency and manage pests.

Golden Rice

A major product of agricultural biotechnology developed in modified forms such as Golden Rice 1 and Golden Rice 2.