Genetic Engineering In Relation To Wood Production Flashcards
1
Q
How are GM trees produced?
A
- Gene manipulation
- Artificially insert a gene from one plant into another, producing a change in biological characteristics
2
Q
Give 3 advantages of GM trees
A
- Resistance of trees to disease
- Produce trees with increased growth rate
- Better forest management, reducing deforestation
3
Q
Give 3 disadvantages of GM trees
A
- Long term side effects not yet known
- ‘Escape’ of modified genes into natural ecosystem
- Development of tolerance to modified trait by insects or diseases
