Biotechnology as a Tool for Conservation and Sustaina-ble Utilization of Plant and Seaweed Genetic Resources of Tropical Bay Islands, India
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Biotechnology as a Tool for Conservation and Sustaina-ble Utilization of Plant and Seaweed Genetic Resources of Tropical Bay Islands, India
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Pooja Bohra
Ajit Arun Waman Anuraj Anirudhan |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Bay of Bengal biodiversity endemism sustainable development |
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known to harbor large diversity of plant and seaweed species, a number of them being endemic. Micropropagation could be used as an effective tool for large scale multiplication of economically important plants and seaweeds. The technique could also help in multiplying threatened species to conserve them. In vitro production of pharmaceutical macromolecules could be a viable option for avoiding de-structive harvesting of plant species. Somaclonal variation, in vitro mutagenesis and trans-genic could be useful in some cases. Molecular markers could help in assessment of genetic diversity, DNA barcoding, marker assisted selection etc. The article highlights the im-portance and relevance of various biotechnological tools in the management of biodiversity of the fragile ecosystem of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Various research activities un-dertaken to conserve species of these islands are also highlighted. Not Available |
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2020-01-09T12:10:24Z
2020-01-09T12:10:24Z 2017-01-01 |
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Book chapter
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Pooja Bohra, Waman A.A. and Anuraj A., 2017, Biotechnology as a tool for conservation and sustainable utilization of plant and seaweed genetic resources of Tropical Bay Island, India. In: (Eds. Bhore S.J., Marimuthu K. and Ravichandran M.) Biotechnology for Sustainability: Achievements, challenges and perspectives, AIMST University, Malaysia, pp. 295-304
978-967-14475-2-9 http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/29433 |
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English
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AIMST University, Malaysia
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