In vivo and in vitro random mutagenesis techniques in plants.

ABSTRACT: Mutations are changes in the genetic material that may be transmitted to subsequent generations. Mutations appear spontaneously in nature and are one of the underlying driving forces of evolution. In plants, in vivo and in vitro random mutagenesis relies on the application of physical and chemical mutagens to increase the frequency of mutations thus accelerating the selection of varieties with important agronomic traits. The European Commission has requested EFSA to provide a more detailed description of in vivo and in vitro random mutagenesis techniques and the types of mutations and mechanisms involved, to be able to conclude on whether in vivo and in vitro random mutagenesis techniques are to be considered different techniques. To address the Eu

SUBMITTER: EFSA Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8585642 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature