Journal or Publishing Institution: Magyar Tudomány, Hungarian Science
Author(s): Heszky, L.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Record ID: 997
Abstract: By the end of the 20th century mankind recognized the molecule carrying the information of the earthly life and it was capable of its modification. In the 21st century the knowledge based societies stepped into the era of genetic technology, representing the enormous success of life sciences. The molecular toolbar of genetic technology gave to the hands of humanity the possibility to invest the plant species with characteristics that would produce substances, which may not have taken shape in the course of the evolution in the given race or not in the desired quantity or quality. Modern agriculture and its serving sciences tried to bring out the maximum from those arable, horticultural or forestry species that were offered by nature (evolution). The small but after all enormous step was not done, which would have made the alteration of the ability, characteristics of the plants at the level of information carrying molecules of life, DNA. Although at the beginning of the 21st century, this scientific possibility is given with the usage of genetic engineering.
Keywords: gene transfer; GM plant; coexistence; gene flow; resistant weeds; resistant pests; gene regulation
Citation: Heszky, L., 2011. Scientific problems associated with the cultivation of transgenic (GM) crops. Magyar Tudomány, 172: 104–107.
