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Post by johno on Apr 17, 2009 15:08:43 GMT -5
Teosinte contains a small group of genes that can keep foreign genes from being crossed in. This is why it can grow in corn fields without being crossed by the corn (almost never). Using traditional breeding methods (I know, this sounds contradictory), these genes can be bred into corn to prevent it from being cross pollinated with other strains of corn, including GMOs. Gene Barrier in Corn May Boost Trade, Environment www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/10/001012074556.htm
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Post by pugs on Apr 17, 2009 18:00:15 GMT -5
I read the article. Very interesting, but it said that this trait would be availble to corn breeders by 2003. The article is from 2000. I wonder if there are any new developments.
Pugs
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Post by Alan on Apr 19, 2009 10:40:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the link Johno, very interesting! I will be looking into this to see what I can find out, this could be a very useful trait in preservation.
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