Biotechnology is the branch of science which derives benefits from the properties and capabilities of plants, animals and microbial cell cultures at the technological level.

Different branches of biotechnology are:Plant Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology.

Current applications of biotechnology are predominantly practiced in the fields of agriculture and medicine.

There are many exciting opportunities for scientists and non-scientists in the biotechnology sector. Complementing the creative endeavors of researchers and engineers are the efforts to commercialize biotechnology products with the input of business management and marketing personnel.