GM trees - flowerless forests.
Series: Forestry & British Timber ; 28(8) September 1999, 36-39(3)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the development of genetically modified (GM) trees. Trees are being engineered for traits such as herbicide, insect or pest resistance, altered wood qualities or modified reproductive characteristics. To avoid 'genetic pollution' GM trees would have to be sterile, producing no pollen, nectar, seed or fruit, on which other wildlife depends. Environmentalists are concerned about this.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS61217 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 101815-1001 |
Discusses the development of genetically modified (GM) trees. Trees are being engineered for traits such as herbicide, insect or pest resistance, altered wood qualities or modified reproductive characteristics. To avoid 'genetic pollution' GM trees would have to be sterile, producing no pollen, nectar, seed or fruit, on which other wildlife depends. Environmentalists are concerned about this.