Transgene Escape in Citrus? Potential Opportunities for Escape and Potential Consequences
Unintended movement of transgenes has been the most frequently discussed topic associated with the risks of crop biotechnology. Unintended transgene flow has been the subject of research and discussion for a variety of crops from canola to papaya, but not for Citrus. This lacuna is surprising because genetically engineered Citrus was field tested over a decade ago. At least 27 applications for field tests of transgenic citrus have been approved in at least three countries. During the same time, the unintended movement of non-Citrus crops transgenes has been reported at the rate of more than once a year. Without the proper precautions, Citrus transgenes may likewise end up out-of-place via pollen and seed dispersal. Here, we enumerate some potential opportunities for Citrus transgene escape as well as some potential negative consequences. We conclude with how to consider when confinement of Ctirus transgenes may be necessary.
Transgenes escape Citrus Risk
Norman C. Ellstrand Sylvia Heredia
Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, Center for Conservation Biology, and Biotechnology Impacts Center University of California, Riverside, California, 92521-0124, U.S.A
国际会议
11th International Citrus Congress(第11届国际柑橘大会)
武汉
英文
243-246
2008-10-01（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）