African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12488

Perspective

Plant gene technology: social considerations

Berhanu Abraha Tsegay
Bahir Dar University, Department of Biology, Ethiopia. P. O. Box 79, Fax: +251 8 202025; 
Email: [email protected]

  •  Published: 31 March 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.