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Molecular biology in plants involves understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for plant gene structure, function, and regulation. It explores how genetic material, DNA, and RNA determine plant growth and development, environmental response, and disease resistance. With molecular biology tools and techniques in gene cloning, sequencing, and CRISPR, researchers manipulate the plant genome to evaluate gene expression in creating enhanced plant varieties at the 2nd Edition of the Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference.

Applications of Molecular Biology:

Genetic Engineering: The alteration of an organism's DNA to introduce valuable traits, such as making crops resistant to pests or producing medicines like insulin.
Gene Therapy: Fixing genetic diseases by changing or repairing faulty genes in a person's cells.
Biotechnology: Using molecular biology to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or products like biofuels and medicines.
Disease Diagnosis: Identifying diseases by looking at genetic material, helping doctors diagnose conditions early, and providing personalized treatments.
Improving Agriculture: Modifying crops to make them stronger, more nutritious, or better at handling environmental stress.

Techniques in Molecular Biology:

Polymerase Chain Reaction: molecular biology technique that amplifies a specific DNA segment into millions of copies.
Gel Electrophoresis: A technique to separate DNA, RNA, or proteins by size to analyze them.
DNA Sequencing: Determining the exact order of DNA to understand genes and detect mutations.
Gene Cloning: Making multiple copies of a gene for research or to create GMOs.
CRISPR-Cas9: A tool to edit genes in a precise way, allowing scientists to change DNA in living organisms.
Blotting Techniques (Southern/Northern): methods for detecting specific DNA or RNA sequences used for gene studies and diagnostics.

These applications and techniques in molecular biology are essential for advancements in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.