Agricultural Biotechnology

Iqbal Harbi Mohammed

General Board of date Palm

What is biotechnology

as a set of tools that uses living organisms (or partsof organisms) to make or modify a product improve plants trees or animals or develop microorganisms for specific uses Agricultural biotechnology is the term used in crop and livestock improvement through biotechnology tools Biotechnology encompasses a number of tools and elements of conventional breeding techniques bioinformatics microbiology molecular genetics biochemistry plant physiology and molecular biology

Biotechnology A collection of technologies

The biotechnology tools that are important for agricultural biotechnologyinclude Conventional plant breeding - Tissue culture and micropropagation - Molecular breeding or marker assisted

selection - Genetic engineering and GM crops - Molecular Diagnostic Tools

Integration of conventional and modern biotechnologymethods in crop breeding

The Applications of The Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology Plant agriculturePlant agriculture Animal agricultureAnimal agriculture Food processingFood processing

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

What is biotechnology

as a set of tools that uses living organisms (or partsof organisms) to make or modify a product improve plants trees or animals or develop microorganisms for specific uses Agricultural biotechnology is the term used in crop and livestock improvement through biotechnology tools Biotechnology encompasses a number of tools and elements of conventional breeding techniques bioinformatics microbiology molecular genetics biochemistry plant physiology and molecular biology

Biotechnology A collection of technologies

The biotechnology tools that are important for agricultural biotechnologyinclude Conventional plant breeding - Tissue culture and micropropagation - Molecular breeding or marker assisted

selection - Genetic engineering and GM crops - Molecular Diagnostic Tools

Integration of conventional and modern biotechnologymethods in crop breeding

The Applications of The Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology Plant agriculturePlant agriculture Animal agricultureAnimal agriculture Food processingFood processing

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Biotechnology A collection of technologies

The biotechnology tools that are important for agricultural biotechnologyinclude Conventional plant breeding - Tissue culture and micropropagation - Molecular breeding or marker assisted

selection - Genetic engineering and GM crops - Molecular Diagnostic Tools

Integration of conventional and modern biotechnologymethods in crop breeding

The Applications of The Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology Plant agriculturePlant agriculture Animal agricultureAnimal agriculture Food processingFood processing

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

The biotechnology tools that are important for agricultural biotechnologyinclude Conventional plant breeding - Tissue culture and micropropagation - Molecular breeding or marker assisted

selection - Genetic engineering and GM crops - Molecular Diagnostic Tools

Integration of conventional and modern biotechnologymethods in crop breeding

The Applications of The Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology Plant agriculturePlant agriculture Animal agricultureAnimal agriculture Food processingFood processing

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Integration of conventional and modern biotechnologymethods in crop breeding

The Applications of The Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology Plant agriculturePlant agriculture Animal agricultureAnimal agriculture Food processingFood processing

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

The Applications of The Applications of BiotechnologyBiotechnology

Agricultural BiotechnologyAgricultural Biotechnology Plant agriculturePlant agriculture Animal agricultureAnimal agriculture Food processingFood processing

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Applications of Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Agricultural Biotechnology in Iraq

Ministry of Agriculture

- Tissue culture laboratory

- Biotechnology laboratory

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Why is Plant Tissue Culture Important

It has made significant contributions in The production of plant material Plant breeding Gene banks The production of chemical compounds

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Tissue culture

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Tissue culture

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Biotechnology laboratory

DNA extraction

PCR amplification

Agarose and PAGE gel-electrophoresis

DNA fingerprinting

A) Infrastructure

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

B) The human resources

bullBiotechnology expert (PhD)

bullTissue Culture expert (PhD)

bullAgriculture engineers (MSc)

bullAgriculture engineers (BSc)

bullTechnicians

bullTemporary technicians

bullWorkers

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

C) Objectives

Introduction of tissue culture and molecular techniques to theIraq

propagation of local and imported date palm cultivars (and other species )using the tissue culture technique

Multiplication of other plant species for different national projects

Establishment of a genetic map for date palms and other species(olivepotatowheatBarley)

Molecular characterization of the Iraq genetic resources

Molecular diagnostics

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Identification of genetically modified crops Identification of fingerprint by protien

electrophorese Checking of the genetic stability of tissue

culture plants

DNA finger printing for many plant species by using different types of molecular markers

RAPD AFLP SSR

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Development of a date palm breeding program

Fingerprinting of date palms cultivars

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

22Applications of Biotechnology

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

The term biofertilizer refers to preparation containing live microbes which helps in enhancing the soil fertility either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen solubilization of phosphorus or decomposing organic wastes or by augmenting plant growth by producing growth hormones with their biological activities

Biofertilizers Biofertilizers

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Bacteria in root surfaceBacteria in root surface

Legume inoculationLegume inoculation

Rhizobium BacteriaRhizobium Bacteria

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Advantages of Biofertilizers

Renewable source of nutrients

Sustain soil health

Supplement chemical fertilizers

Replace 25-30 chemical fertilizers

Increase the grain yields by 10-40

Decompose plant residues and stabilize CN ratio of soil

Improve texture structure and water holding capacity of soil

No adverse effect on plant growth and soil fertility

Stimulates plant growth by secreting growth hormones

Secrete fungistatic and antibiotic like substances

Solubilize and mobilize nutrients

Eco-friendly non-pollutants and cost effective method

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

BIOFERTILIZER ORGANISMS

RHIZOBIUM

AZOSPIRILLUM

VA-MYCORRHIZA

BLUE GREEN ALGAE

AZOTOBACTER

PSB

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Organic fertilizers

an ecological production management systemthat promotes and enhances biodiversity biological cycles and soil biological activity It isbased on minimal use of off-farm inputs and onmanagement practices that restore maintain andenhance ecological harmonyrdquo

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

the Important Role of Organic Matter in Soils1048698 Physical- Improves aggregation (glue)- Improves water holding capacity (surface area)1048698 Chemical- Increases nutrient availability (cycling P andmicronutrient solubility- Increases CEC (200 cmolc kg-1)- Buffers the soil against pH changes1048698 Biological- Increases microbial diversity- Assists in pathogen suppression

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will enable scientists of member countries to get acquainted with experiences gained and progress achieved

The network will enable scientists to learn more about recent advances in technologies

Less developed countries will capitalize on more advance member countries in training

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Justification for establishing agricultural biotechnology network

The network will allow less advanced countries get acquainted with these achievements and adopt them

The network will help less advanced countries learn more on how biotechnology research has been integrated in development

How decision makers came to support this type of research

Lessons learnt can be made available via the network in the annual meetings or through the periodical publications

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

Recommendations

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments

bullDevelop an annual report for each joint research presented in each country in the field of agricultural and biological

technologies by way which is accessible compares them and identifies common similarities and differences

bullConduct joint research on some of the common crops grown between the participating countries to enable work out

through the study of environmental and genetic conditions that affect the quality and productivity of these crops

bullDevelopment of a shared location (web site) for the dissemination of research and the latest developments