For example in 1870 ... In agricultural biotechnology, changes are made directly to the plant's genome. Once the gene that determines a desirable trait is identified, it can be selected, extracted ...

For example, canola (oil seed rape ... Consequently, much of the research has been driven by the major plant biotechnology companies. There are, in essence, two sectors in the market for plant ...

A common example of genetic modification involves the ... The gene responsible for this has been identified, removed and inserted into crop plants. For thousands of years farmers have ...

In this issue, we explore the topic of plant biotechnology. With a rapidly growing population, policymakers and scientists are asking: How will humans produce enough food to feed our growing numbers?