Biotechnology-an applied branch of biology which show interaction between the biological science and technology.
The term biotechnology was first used by Karl Ereky in 1919
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is defined as ‘the development and utilization of biological forms, products or processes for obtaining maximum benefits to man and other forms of life
According to OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 1981)- ‘It is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by biological agents (Biological agent means plants and animal cells, microorganisms, enzymes or their products.) to provide goods and service to the human welfare’
It uses scientific principles of microbiology, genetics biochemistry, chemical engineering, mathematics, statistics, computers, industrial processes, etc.
History of origin of biotechnology is as old as human civilization.
Development of biotechnology occurred in two phases
1. Traditional biotechnology
