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Review
. 2002 Nov;84(11):1119-26.
doi: 10.1016/s0300-9084(02)00021-4.

Techniques for the removal of marker genes from transgenic plants

Charles P Scutt  1 , Elena Zubko, Peter Meyer
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Techniques for the removal of marker genes from transgenic plants

Charles P Scutt et al. Biochimie. 2002 Nov.

Abstract

The presence of marker genes encoding antibiotic or herbicide resistances in genetically modified plants poses a number of problems. Various techniques are under development for the removal of unwanted marker genes, while leaving required transgenes in place. The aim of this brief review is to describe the principal methods used for marker gene removal, concentrating on the most recent and promising innovations in this technology.

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