1st Edition

Genetically Modified Organisms Transgenesis in Plants

By Yves Tourte Copyright 2003
    124 Pages
    by CRC Press

    124 Pages
    by CRC Press

    This work reviews the theoretical and historical basis of genetic engineering, particularly in regard to genetically modified plants, and details techniques of creating genetically modified organisms. It describes research programs and results in areas such as agro-food, health, and the environment, and examines practical, legal, and ethical questions posed by society and the responses of scientists, legislators, and industry. B&W photographs of equipments are given.

    Introduction: Genetically Modified Organisms
    A Brief History Techniques of Creating GMOs: Isolation of a Functional Gene
    Construction of Chimeric Genes and Selectable Marker Genes; Operations of Gene Transfer
    Essential Controls
    Stability, Heritability and Dispersal of the Transgene Research Programmes and Results: Objectives of Research Programmes
    Achievements in Fundamental Research
    Achievements in Applied Research GMOs: Concerns and Remedies: Questions Raised by the Existence of GMOs
    Response of Society: Regulatory and Judicial Framework for GMOs
    Conclusion: What is the Future of GMOs?

    Biography

    Yves Tourte