Utilizing the genetic diversity within rice cultivars.

Plant breeding of rice emphasizes improvement in yield, disease resistance, and milling quality. Numerous other traits (e.g.

Simultaneous detection of the tumor suppressor FHIT gene and protein using the multi-functional biochip.

The tumor suppressor gene, fragile histidine triad (FHIT), encompasses the most common human chromosomal fragile site, at 3pl4.2. Detection of FHIT gene is important in cancer diagnostics since its alterations have been associated with several human cancers.