Date of Award
9-1-2011
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Agriculture, MSA
First Advisor
Elizabeth Hood
Committee Members
Gregory Phillips; Jianfeng Xu
Call Number
LD251 .A566t 2011 G33
Abstract
Transgenic crops are regulated until they are judged to be as safe as non-transgenic plants. To grow them without permits, they must attain regulatory approval. . A lot of data are needed to show "substantial equivalence" and safety . This work deals with corn lines that contain cellulase genes. We hypothesize that no difference exists between Genetically Engineered (GE) and non-Genetically Engineered (non-GE) corn seeds at the morphological, protein, and DNA levels, except for the protein expressed specifically from the corresponding gene. This research will address concerns in commercializing GE crops, such as those containing a gene for either an exo- or endo-cellulase. Study objectives are: 1) examine seed morphological features. 2) Evaluate protein profiles and compare them the GE with non-GE control. 3) Examine corn line DNA to determine quality of insert. The outcome of this project will provide substantial information that will support regulatory approval for cellulase corn.
Rights Management
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Recommended Citation
Garda, Martina, "Substantial Equivalence Assessment of Transgenic Corn Plants" (2011). Student Theses and Dissertations. 949.
https://arch.astate.edu/all-etd/949
