"Genetically Modified Organisms"

Transgenesis in Plants

Yves Tourte

Science Publishers, January 2003, 124 pages. $29.50 + shipping ($5.00, U.S. or $10.00 Elsewhere)

From human cloning to genetically modified organisms, genetic engineering is a scientific discipline that is evolving rapidly, and it is a controversial subject. Genetically modified plants, which already cover more than 50 million hectares on the American continent, have been the subject of scientific, ethical, and political debate in Europe, where they are as yet only sparsely planted.

Students of biology or agriculture will find here the tools and information they need. The work will also interest everyone concerned or curious about GMOs.

Contents:

Introduction
. Genetically Modified Organisms
. A Brief History

Techniques of Creating GMOs
. Isolation of a Functional Gene
. Construction of Chimeric Genes and Selectable Marker Genes
. Operations of Gene Transfer
. Essential Controls
. Stability, Heritability and Dispersal of the Transgene

Research Programmes and Results
. Objectives of Research Programmes
. Achievements in Fundamental Research
. Achievements in Applied Research

GMOs: Concerns and Remedies
. Questions Raised by the Existence of GMOs
. Response of Society: Regulatory and Judicial Framework for GMOs
. Conclusion: What is the Future of GMOs?

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