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Gene transfer to plants by diverse species of bacteria.
Nature - 10 Feb 2005
Broothaerts Wim, Mitchell Heidi J, Weir Brian, Kaines Sarah, Smith Leon M A, Yang Wei, Mayer Jorge E, Roa-Rodríguez Carolina, Jefferson Richard A
Abstract excerpt
Agrobacterium is widely considered to be the only bacterial genus capable of transferring genes to plants. When suitably modified, Agrobacterium has become the most effective vector for gene transfer in plant biotechnology. However, the complexity of the patent landscape has created both real and perceived obstacles to the effective use of this technology for agricultural improvements by many public and private...
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