[Using of selective marker gene in transgenic plants and its removal].
Selective marker gene is usually used to select transformed cells or tissue during gene transfer. However,the use of selective marker gene,especially antibiotic-resistant gene, is harmful to environment, plant development and affects multi-transformation. A new strategy that offers a approach for the elimination of those disadvantages caused by the selectable marker gene is developed. We summarized correlative marker genes used in transgenic plants and some methods of its removal.
Hou
Ai-Ju
AJ
Plant Biology Engineering Laboratory, College of Life Sciences, Northeast Agricultural University, Haerbin 150030, China. aijuhou@sohu.com
Zhu
Yan-Ming
YM
Zhang
Jing
J
Li
Jie
J
Zhang
Bin-Bin
BB