University of Basrah Organizes a Seminar on the Role of Genetic Engineering in Addressing Date Palm Challenges
The College of Agriculture at the University of Basrah organized a seminar titled “The Role of Genetic Engineering and the Application of Molecular Technologies in Overcoming the Challenges Facing Date Palms.”
The seminar, presented by Dr. Aqeel Hadi Abdulwahid, aimed to highlight the effects of environmental stresses—particularly salinity and drought—on date palm productivity, emphasizing the importance of utilizing genetic engineering to enhance the plant’s tolerance to such conditions.
The lecture discussed the role of genes as biological markers through gene expression techniques and pointed to the application of artificial intelligence in analyzing genetic data and improving production efficiency to achieve sustainable agricultural security.
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