- Industry: Agriculture
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Established in October 1945 with the objective of eliminating hunger and improving nutrition and standards of living by increasing agricultural productivity, FAO coordinates the efforts of governments and technical agencies in programs for developing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and land and ...
One of the first plasmid vectors widely used; especially used for cloning DNA in <i>E. coli</i>.
Industry:Biotechnology
One of the four cells formed by the meiotic divisions in spermatogenesis. Spermatids become mature spermatozoa (sperm).
Industry:Biotechnology
One of the layers that enclosed the ovule, and is the precursor of the seed coat.
Industry:Biotechnology
One of the seven cells of the mature embryo sac, containing the two polar nuclei and, after reception of a sperm cell, gives rise to the primary endosperm cell from which the endosperm develops.
Industry:Biotechnology
One of the spores contained in the ascus (q.v.) of certain fungi<i>.</i>
Industry:Biotechnology
One of the two contractile proteins in muscle (the other being myosin). Actin is also found in the microfilaments that form part of the cytoskeleton of all cells.
Industry:Biotechnology
One of the two male gametes in the pollen tube of angiosperms.
Industry:Biotechnology
One of two classes of antibody light chains. <i>cf</i> kappa chain.
Industry:Biotechnology
