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The release of genetically engineered plants and microorganisms
Author(s) -
Beringer John E.,
Bale Mark J.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.280430406
Subject(s) - genetically engineered , genetically modified organism , microorganism , gene transfer , genetically modified crops , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemical engineering , gene , transgene , engineering , genetics , bacteria
Genetically manipulated plants, animals and microorganisms are being released into the environment for research purposes and will soon be released commercially in large numbers. Mankind has considerable experience of the release of unmanipulated organisms and will need to base regulatory procedures for manipulated species on this experience and knowledge of gene transfer and stability. In this article some problems that might be posed by genetically manipulated organisms are discussed.