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.
This page discusses advancements in recombinant DNA technology for plant genetic modification, highlighting methods like plasmid vectors and gene bombardment. Notable successes include nutritional enh...This page discusses advancements in recombinant DNA technology for plant genetic modification, highlighting methods like plasmid vectors and gene bombardment. Notable successes include nutritional enhancements, resistance to pests and herbicides, and developments like "terminator" genes. Transgenic plants are also being investigated for biopharmaceutical production. While there are ecological concerns, the adoption of genetically modified crops remains substantial, particularly in the U.S.
