ISSN 2736-1756
Advanced Journal of Microbiology Research Vol. 2004
Available online at http://internationalscholarsjournals.org/journal/ajmr
© 2004 International Scholars Journals
Perspective
Plant gene technology: Social considerations
Berhanu Abraha Tsegay
Bahir Dar University, Department of Biology, Ethiopia. P. O. Box 79, Fax: +251 8 202025; E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 30 December 2003
Abstract
The genetic modification of plants by gene technology is of immense potential benefits, but there may be possible risks. The advantages and social concerns of plant gene technology are discussed.
Key words: Gene technology, genetically modified plant, agriculture.