Plant improvement by known-function genes

• Main Authors: Jesús Quiroz Chávez, Luz María García Pérez, Francisco Roberto Quiroz Figueroa
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidad Autónoma Indígena de México 2012-09-01
• Series: Ra Ximhai
• Subjects: Plant molecular improvement; Nhr1gen; GM crop plant.
• Online Access: http://uaim.edu.mx/webraximhai/Ej-25barticulosPDF/8%20QUIROZ-CHAVEZ.pdf

Plant molecular improvement by recombinant DNA technology represents an advantage to obtain new varieties or traits. This technique is promised for genetic improvement of crop plants. Lines with increased yield, quality, disease resistance, or tolerant to abiotic stress have been obtained, with clear advantages for producers, marketers and consumers. However, they have several limitations in its application to agriculture because of its risk and hazards. The aim of the document is to show the advantages and disadvantages of GM crop plant, to develop represent an opportunity to have new exotic traits.