Question

Write about any two strategies available to enhance the production of secondary metabolites in plant genetic engineering.

Hint:

Make sure to remember various methods in plant genetic engineering, and their application in producing useful products.

Answer 1

Gene Overexpression: A method involves overexpressing genes responsible for the initial enzyme in a biosynthetic pathway. This initial enzyme frequently dictates the reaction rate; therefore, enhancing its activity boosts the production of the final product. Agrobacterium-mediated Secondary Root Induction: Alternatively, *Agrobacterium rhizogenes* can be employed to stimulate the excessive development of secondary roots in plants that naturally synthesize valuable secondary metabolites within these roots, thereby increasing both production and yield.