Genetically modified trees: techniques, applications, risk and potential impacts associated with their use

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Transgenic, biotechnology, forestry, environmental impact.

Abstract

Forest species have great economic and social importance, offering various products as wood and non-timber fundamental to society. In this context, the search for new technologies that promote increase in productivity of commercial forests has received special attention and biotechnology has contributed substantially to this. This branch of science can promote direct modification of the genome of a target organism, through the analysis and manipulation of DNA genome or by insertion of fragments of the same with known function and thus to achieve desired characteristics, such as resistance to diseases and pests, lignin reduction in wood and generation of plants tolerant to different kinds of stresses. This review aims at reporting techniques for the generation of genetically modified trees, applications of genetic transformation in forest species, risks of using this technology and its potential environmental impacts.

doi: 10.4336/2011.pfb.31.65.51

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  • Erlon Barbosa Valdetaro, Federal University of Viçosa
    Engenheiro Florestal, mestrando em Ciência Florestal, Departamento de Engenharia Florestal - UFV
  • Ana Paula Vilela Carvalho, Federal University of Viçosa
    Engenheira Florestal, mestranda em Ciência Florestal, Departamento de Engenharia Florestal - UFV
  • Otávio Surian Gamba, Federal University of Viçosa

    Engnheiro Florestal, mestrando em Ciência Florestal, Departamento de Engenharia Florestal - UFV

  • Michelle de Sales Moreira Demolinari, Federal University of Viçosa
    Engenheira Agrônoma, doutoranda em Solos e Nutrição de Plantas - UFV
  • Elias Silva, Federal University of Viçosa

    Engenheiro Florestal, 1983; M.S., 1986; D.S., 1993, UFV. Professor Associado (Recursos Naturais, Avaliação de Impactos Ambientais e Manejo de Fauna Silvestre).

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Published

2011-02-17

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Vol. 31 No. 65 (2011): jan./mar.

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How to Cite

VALDETARO, E. B. et al. Genetically modified trees: techniques, applications, risk and potential impacts associated with their use. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, v. 31, n. 65, p. 51, 17 Feb.2011.

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