Transgene Flow: Challenges to the On-Farm Conservation of Maize Landraces in the Brazilian Semi-Arid Region
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11050603
Abstract: Brazil is one of the largest global producers of genetically modified crops and a center of origin and diversification of relevant species for agriculture and food. Transgenic monocultures occupy around 50 million hectares, whereas smallholder… read more here.
Keywords: brazilian semi; conservation; maize landraces; transgene flow ... See more keywords
Transgene Bioconfinement: Don’t Flow There
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DOI: 10.3390/plants12051099
Abstract: The adoption of genetically engineered (GE) crops has led to economic and environmental benefits. However, there are regulatory and environmental concerns regarding the potential movement of transgenes beyond cultivation. These concerns are greater for GE… read more here.
Keywords: system; transgene bioconfinement; bioconfinement; flow ... See more keywords