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RNA-mediated gene silencing mechanisms and their implications in plants - CB02041
Description
This project involves a desk study that reviews the current understanding of RNA-mediated gene silencing mechanisms in plants and the implications that these have for the risk assessment of GM plants. The project covers RNA-directed degradation of homologous RNA in plants, RNA-directed methylation of homologous DNA in plants and consideration of whether these could lead to unexpected effects in transgenic plants that could have adverse environmental implications or pose an increased risk to human health.
Time-Scale and Cost
From: 2005

To: 2005

Cost: £24,452
Contractor / Funded Organisations
John Innes Centre (BBSRC)
Keywords
Biotechnology   Genetically modified food and crops   GM Risk Assessment        
Environmental Protection   Land   Agricultural Land   Biodiversity     
Fields of Study and Contacts
Biotechnology and GMOs -
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