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From Plants to Genes and Back Again: “A Graduate Student’s Prospective”. James J Bolton, PhD Student, Molecular Genetics Alabama A&M University October 6, 2007. You Choose!. Dr. Khairy Soliman, Advisor. Introduction. Plants are extremely essential ~90% natural medicine
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From Plants to Genes and Back Again:“A Graduate Student’s Prospective” James J Bolton, PhD Student, Molecular Genetics Alabama A&M University October 6, 2007
You Choose! • Dr. Khairy Soliman, Advisor
Introduction • Plants are extremely essential • ~90% natural medicine • Cotton: one of the most important plants/crops • Most value is from its fiber • Money is a blend of cotton and linen • Cotton fiber can be improved by manipulating genes
How Do We Do It? • DNA Technology= Genes: What makes you….you and unique! • Plants, not humans are used • Made popular in the last few years • CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) • Maury Povich You are NOT the Father!
Ashantye S Williams • Oaks
Dechassa Duressa • Soybean
Consider Us…. • ….when you are considering college. • You’ll be happy you did!