Minichromosomal Technology

▪️Perhaps one of the most exciting advents in agriculture technology is coming in a very tiny package.

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▪️A minichromosome is a small structure within a cell that includes very little genetic Agr material but can, in layman’s terms, hold a lot of information.

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▪️Using minichromosomes, agricultural geneticists can add dozens and perhaps even hundreds of traits to a plant.

 ▪️These traits can be quite complex, such as drought tolerance and nitrogen use. However, what is most intriguing about  minichromosomal technology is that a plant’s original chromosomes are not altered in any way.

▪️That results in faster regulatory approval and  wider, faster acceptance from consumers.