Due to public and regulatory restrictions, genetic containment technology is critical for
research and development of transgenic trees in forestry. A multi-year field trial …

The central floral development gene LEAFY (LFY), whose mutation leads to striking changes
in flowering and often sterility, is commonly expressed in non-floral structures; however, its …

Genetic engineering (GE) can help meet demand for forest products and ecological
services. However, high research and development costs, market restrictions, and regulatory …

Despite of the immense potential of gene technologies for tree breeding, release of genetic
modified trees is still very rare. Biosafety concerns have hitherto limited application of gene …

The Flowering Locus T1 (FT1) gene from Populus trichocarpa under the control of the 35S
promoter was transformed into European plum (Prunus domestica L). Transgenic plants …

A major concern over the use of transgenic trees is the potential for transgene dispersal
through pollen and seeds. The incorporation of sterility inducing genes into transgenic lines …

Unlike herbaceous, annual crops, trees are not highly domesticated and, therefore, have
wild relatives with which they are interfertile. They are also long-lived perennials that …

The role of the floral homeotic gene AGAMOUS (AG) and its close homologues in
development of anemophilous, unisexual catkins has not previously been studied. We …

Eucalyptus is among the most widely planted taxa of forest trees worldwide. However, its
spread as an exotic or genetically engineered form can create ecological and social …