A built-in strategy to mitigate transgene spreading from genetically modified corn.

Transgene spreading is a major concern in cultivating genetically modified (GM) corn. Cross-pollination may cause the spread of transgenes from GM cornfields to conventional fields. Occasionally, seed lot contamination, volunteers, mixing during sowing, harvest, and trade can also lead to transgene...

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Main Authors: Jing Li, Hui Yu, Fengzhen Zhang, Chaoyang Lin, Jianhua Gao, Jun Fang, Xiahui Ding, Zhicheng Shen, Xiaoli Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3855706?pdf=render