title: Techniques for the removal of marker genes from transgenic plants.
abstract: The presence of marker genes encoding antibiotic or herbicide resistances in genetically modified plants poses a number of problems. Various techniques are under development for the removal of unwanted marker genes, while leaving required transgenes in place. The aim of this brief review is to describe the principal methods used for marker gene removal, concentrating on the most recent and promising innovations in this technology.
authors.affiliation: Reproduction et Développement des Plantes, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, 46, allée d'Italie, 69364 Lyon cedex 07, France. Charlie.Scutt@ens-lyon.fr
authors.forename: Charles P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Scutt
authors.forename: Elena
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Zubko
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000235:genetics; D004251:DNA Transposable Elements; D004351:Drug Resistance / Q000235:genetics; D004798:Enzymes / Q000235:genetics; D005819:Genetic Markers / Q000235:genetics*; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D018745:Genome, Plant; D006540:Herbicides / Q000633:toxicity; D030821:Plants, Genetically Modified / Q000187:drug effects / Q000235:genetics*; D011995:Recombination, Genetic; D014170:Transformation, Genetic
chemical_list: D004251:DNA Transposable Elements; D004798:Enzymes; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006540:Herbicides