Advanced Journal of Microbiology Research

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.