Biotechnology-derived varieties of canola, cotton, corn and soybean are being grown in the
USA, Canada and other predominantly grain exporting countries. Although the amount of …

The applicability of a DNA-based method for GMO detection and quantification depends on
the quality and quantity of the DNA. Important food-processing conditions, for example …

A set of universal guidelines is needed to determine the limit of detection (LOD) in PCR‐
based analyses of low‐concentration DNA. In particular, environmental DNA (eDNA) studies …

Background Real-time PCR is the technique of choice for nucleic acid quantification. In the
field of detection of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) quantification of biotech …

Background Accurate quantification of DNA using quantitative real-time PCR at low levels is
increasingly important for clinical, environmental and forensic applications. At low …

In 2000, transgenes were detected in local maize varieties (landraces) in the mountains of
Oaxaca, Mexico [Quist, D. & Chapela, IH (2001) Nature 414, 541–543]. This region is part of …

Hypersensitivity to peanut is a public health problem, since the ingestion of even low
amounts of peanut can trigger severe allergic reactions. Allergic consumers rely on the …

Cultivation and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been unevenly
adopted worldwide. To facilitate international trade and to provide information to consumers …

Immunoassays for biotechnology engineered proteins are used by AgBiotech companies at
numerous points in product development and by feed and food suppliers for compliance and …

Plant viral diseases account s for major global economic losses in modern-day agriculture.
Plant viral disease management is the primary challenge for both farmers and researchers …