Plant biotechnology: A case study ofBacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and its application to the future of genetic engineered trees |
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| Authors: | Tang Wei Latoya Harris Ronald J Newton |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Biology, Howell Science Complex, East Carolina University, 27858-4353 Greenville, NC, USA |
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| Abstract: | Agricultural productivity may be raised in a sustainable way by many different technologies such as biological fertilizers,
soil and water conservation, biodiversity conservation, improved pest control, and changes in land ownership and distribution.
Of these measures, biotechnology applications probably hold the most promise in augmenting conventional agricultural productivity,
because biotechnology applications give not only the need to increase production, but also protect the environment and conserving
natural resources for future generations. Biotechnology applications will have the possibilities to increase productivity
and food availability through better agronomic performance of new varieties, including resistance to pests; rapid multiplication
of disease-free plants; ability to obtain natural plant products using tissue culture; diagnosis of diseases of plants and
livestock; manipulation of reproduction methods increasing the efficiency of breeding; and the provision of incentives for
greater participation by the private sector through investments. Insect resistance through the transfer of a gene for resistance
fromBacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is one of the most advanced biotechnology applications already being commercialized in many parts of the world. This paper
reviews the development and the status ofBt technology and application ofBt transgenic plants in current agriculture, and discusses specific issues related to the transfer of the technology to the
future of genetic engineered trees with emphasis on conifers.
Biography: Tang Wei (1964-), male, Ph. Doctor, Research associate, Department of Biology, Howell Science Complex, East Carelina University,
Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA.
Responsible editor: Chal Ruihai |
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| Keywords: | Agricultural productivity Bacillus thuringiensis Genetic engineering Insect resistance Trees |
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