As part of the scientific and practical activities for fourth-year students in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Gardening at the College of Agriculture, University of Kerbala, a practical lesson in Biotechnology was delivered under the supervision of Dr. Zaid Khalil Kadhim. The lesson addressed the applications of modern techniques in the extraction of genetic material (DNA) from plant tissues produced through plant tissue culture.
The lesson included a practical explanation of the steps involved in extracting DNA from plant samples, starting from the preparation of plant tissues cultured in the laboratory, followed by grinding and extraction processes using specific solutions, and ending with purification stages and the separation of genetic material to obtain pure DNA suitable for use in molecular studies.
The methods used for preserving genetic samples were also explained to ensure their stability and the possibility of using them later in various laboratory analyses.
The lesson witnessed active participation from fourth-year students, who were given the opportunity for hands-on practice in the laboratory and to become familiar with the equipment and materials used in extraction and purification processes. This contributes to enhancing their scientific and research skills and linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications in the field of plant biotechnology.
