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Plant Genes, Development and Evolution

The 2nd Edition of the Plant Science and Molecular Biology World Conference focuses on plant gene development. This field integrates plant science and molecular biology. It advances knowledge of seed formation, root and shoot development, flowering, and environmental adaptation by studying and manipulating the plant genome to understand how specific genes regulate growth, development, and stress responses.
 
Gene Expression: It refers to how plants control which genes are activated or suppressed in response to internal and external signals (e.g., light, temperature, water). This process is fundamental to plant growth and adaptability.
 
Plant Development
 
Plant development is the plant growth and maturation process controlled by genetic factors and environmental clues. The main features are:
 
Embryogenesis: Formation of the basic structure of a plant from a fertilized egg (zygote), differentiation of roots, stems, and leaves.
Meristems: Regions of actively dividing cells that enable continuous growth throughout a plant's life, such as at the tips of roots and shoots.
Hormonal Regulation: Plant hormones (e.g., auxins, gibberellins) regulate growth, flowering, and fruit ripening.
 
Plant Evolution
 
Plant evolution is how species change over time through genetic variation and natural selection. Important concepts include:
 
Genetic Mutations: Random changes in DNA that can create new traits, some of which may provide an advantage in specific environments.
Natural Selection: This makes beneficial traits more frequent in a population over generations, enabling plants to better adapt to their surroundings.
Speciation: New species are formed due to genetic differences and are usually influenced by mechanisms such as geographic isolation or environmental pressures.
Gene Duplication and Polyploidy are processes that create genetic diversity by copying genes or entire genomes, leading to new traits and species.
 
Integrating gene development and evaluation is a critical concept in advancing the science of plants. Through this, GM technology, CRISPR, or MAS can offer improved crop characteristics, increase yield in agricultural production, and develop resistance in crop plants to ever-changing environmental circumstances. Evaluation helps ensure that those improvements are possible, sustainable, and beneficial when applied in realistic scenarios.

Related Sessions

Plant Biology
Plant Cell Biology
Plant Genes, Development and Evolution
Systems and Synthetic Biology
Plant Morphology and Plant Metabolism
Plant Diseases
Crop Protection
Crop Research and Seed Science Technology
Plant Chemistry and Ecophysiology
Plant Biotechnology Applications
Plant Vascular Biology and Agriculture
Plant, Soil and Environment
Plant Nanotechnology
Plant Breeding
Soil Science
Molecular Biology
Plant Biochemistry
Plant Genetics
CRISPR Cas9 in Plants
Plant Tissue Culture
Molecular Plant Pathology
Plant Ecology And Plant Health
Sensing and Signaling in Plant Stress Response
Plant Biomass and Biofuel
Genetic Diversity in Plants
Plant Reproductive Biology
Climate Change Impact on Plants
Forest Science and Silviculture
Agronomy and Agricultural Research
Organic Farming
Agri Biologicals
Greenhouse Farming
Plastic Greenhouses
High Tech Greenhouse
Hybrid Seeds
Greenhouse Seeds
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