Genetic Transformation/ a Short Review of Methods and their Applications, Results and Perspectives for Forest Trees

1993

S. 325-336

zahlr. Lit. Ang.

Unselbständiges Werk

200041741

This report reviews the state-of-the-art in plant genetic engineering, covering both direct and indirect gene transfer methods. The application of these techniques to forest trees has been discussed and a summary of the published results given. An overview of the possibilities of introducing genes of agronomic interest to improve some characteristics such as resistance to pests and modifications of phenotypic traits has been examined.