August 2013

Source: ISB News Report
By Stephen Chandler

Genetic engineering techniques offer new opportunities for breeders of ornamental plants. The global value of the ornamentals sector of the horticulture industry is estimated to be 250 – 400 billion USD. Despite their value, few varieties of GE ornamental plants have been field tested, and the only GE ornamental products that have thus far been released for marketing are color-modified varieties of carnation and rose. The cost of obtaining regulatory approval is the major factor preventing commercialization.

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Published: August 7, 2013