This page discusses advancements in genetic engineering of plants through recombinant DNA technology, allowing for rapid trait introduction compared to traditional methods. Techniques like plasmids an...This page discusses advancements in genetic engineering of plants through recombinant DNA technology, allowing for rapid trait introduction compared to traditional methods. Techniques like plasmids and gene guns have led to achievements such as enhanced nutritional quality, pest resistance, and herbicide tolerance. Despite controversies surrounding ecological risks and "terminator" genes, transgenic crops are widely adopted in the U.S. for their benefits, particularly in herbicide resistance.
