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Insertion of cauliflower mosaic virus DNA into host genomes during natural viral infections - CB02025
Description
Research study to investigate whether insertion of CaMV DNA into host plant genome occurs and if so, what the effects are on the stability and expression of transgenes in GM plants containing the CaMV 35S promoter. A review of the current literature on this subject is expected to be part of the study.

Aims

2. To provide a literature review of current knowledge of viral integration into host plant genomes through natural infection.

3. To conduct experimental research on the insertion of CaMV DNA into a natural host and the effect on the stability and expression of transgenes in the same species of plant genetically engineered to contain the CaMV 35S promoter sequence.
Time-Scale and Cost
From: 2004

To: 2006

Cost: £203,537
Contractor / Funded Organisations
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Keywords
Biotechnology   Genetically modified food and crops   GM Risk Assessment        
Environmental Protection   Land   Agricultural Land   Biodiversity     
Plants and Animals   Plant health   Plant diseases        
Fields of Study and Contacts
Biotechnology and GMOs -
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