Benefits of biotechnology Stressed
Karachi: Biotechnology, an emerging field of science, can bring economic progress in the country, as the technology is considered a gateway to the economic prosperity of Pakistan. The use of biotechnology product can help the authorities get control over the environmental pollution.
These views were expressed by the Director, Centre for Molecular Genetics, University of Karachi (KU), Prof Dr Nuzhat Ahmed, while delivering a lecture on Saturday at Latif Ebrahim Jamal (LEJ) National Science Information Centre, KU. The Pakistan Biotechnology Information Centre (PABIC) of the KU organised the lecture with an intention to raise awareness of the tremendous potential of biotechnology commercialisation for the sustainable development of the economy of Pakistan.
She said that there was crying need to benefit from biotechnology, which helps produce generically modified (GM) crops. "The proper use of biotechnology can increase food production, lower food prices, and improve food quality. The technology has great potential to enhance food production in the country. The News
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