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Pollen competition as a reproductive isolation barrier represses transgene flow between compatible and co-flowering citrus genotypes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Pons Elsa, Navarro Antonio, Ollitrault Patrick, Peña Leandro
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: Despite potential benefits granted by genetically modified (GM) fruit trees, their release and commercialization raises concerns about their potential environmental impact, and the transfer via pollen of transgenes to cross-compatible cultivars is deemed to be the greatest source for environmental exposure. Information compiled from field trials on GM trees is essential to propose measures...
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