Modification through genetic engineering

Baculoviruses play a central role in the natural control of insect pest populations, chiefly Lepidoptera. This has sustained an interest in the commercial potential of these as larvicides in several pest control situations however, performance drawbacks have limited their general usefulness. Modification of the viruses through genetic engineering is anticipated to greatly increase their effectiveness. How this may be accomplished will be discussed. The effect modifications may have on the well-established safety of these agents as well as their perceived safety will also be covered. 

Modification of Bacillus tkurineiensis Through Genetic Engineering... 

Table 14.13. Changes in the composition of soybean oil through cultivation or modification using genetic engineering techniques...

Genetic engineering is used to achieve the same goals of agronomic and quality characteristics as traditional techniques and allows the breeder to make some modifications that would not be possible through other methods... 

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