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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Genome Genome The term 'Genome ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' All the genetic material in the chromosomes of a particular organism. USDA’s research agencies have a Plant Genome Mapping Program to identify, characterize, and map the position of agriculturally important genes on the chromosomes of plants grown as crops or trees in order to better use these genes for improving the characteristics of the plant (resistance to disease, higher yields, etc.) through breeding'. The term 'Genome ' as it applies to the area of nanotechnology can be defined as ' A single set of chromosomes and their genes; the genetic code for a particular individual'. Previous 5 Terms: Genetic testing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Genetics geniophobia Genome Next 5 Terms: Genome project Genome sequence Genomic library Genomics genophobia About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.