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transgene [′tranz‚jēn] (genetics) Genetic material from one organism that has been experimentally transferred to another, so that the host acquires the genetic traits of the transferred genes in its chromosomal composition. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In limb buds, the transgene is barely expressed at NF stage 51, and expression remains weak until NF stages 61-62. If the transgene is transferred to weeds, then the weeds will be resistant to a very broad spectrum of herbicides," Doty notes. The group's research in Mexico shows wheat containing the drought-, cold- and salt-resistant transgene survived drought conditions that non-resistant wheat did not. |
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