Introduction of Novel Biochip Technology in Seed Science

Abstract

Novel technologies come with novel innovations. Biochips are small microprocessor, which can track desirable characteristics of materials under investigation. Introduction of biochip in seed science will provide huge avenue for agriculture in terms of profit, yield or satisfaction. A technology becomes fruitful when it satisfies human wants, enhance livelihood of the country. Biochip-seed integration at specific situations may enhance the productivity. Biochip technology along with satellite, software integration provides huge number of data through tracking biochemical reactions. Major advantages like tracking of biochemical and physiological changes in seeds under storage or in germination. Beside this many challenges also like complexity of technology, lack of technical personnel and heavy initial investment are also linked with commercialization of technology. Therefore, public-private partnership investment in research and development section, training of personnel and creating awareness among people especially farmers may make this technology practicable in near future.