The development of transgenic plants is the result of integrated application of rDNA technology, Gene transfer methods and Tissue culture techniques. The major biosafety concerns are divided into different categories, namely, health, nutritional, environmental, ecological, socio-economic, and ethical concerns. These concerns include those arising due to properties of transgenic plants themselves, those resulting from the spread of the transgenes to other organisms, and also those resulting from their release into the environment. Biosafety regulations are required to assess the safety of transgenic crops before its release in to environment. The controversy about the health safety of transgenic foods is complex and good science and its communication are required in order to find solutions.
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Biosafety , Concerns , GMO , Production , Tansgenics
By:
ashok09
Science & Technology
83 months ago
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