Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Genetic Engineering Technologies (rDNA technology): Microprojectile Bombardment

This is an effective, physical method of DNA delivery in species such as corn, rice and other cereal grains is. In this process, “naked” DNA is adhered to microscopic pellets and shot into plant cells.

Adapted from: Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods Approaches to Assessing Unintended Health Effects, Institute of Medicine and National Research Council of the National Academies, 2004, The National Academy Press

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