Hello to all...
I am wondering about the processs by which specific genes associated with
commercially valuable traits go from discovery to inclusion in commercial
seed.
My general understanding is that:
1) public or private scientists isolate single genes which confer
"valuable" traits
2) private biotech companies patent the genes along with technologies for
vectoring them
3) seed companies pay licensing fees for adding the genes to their
varieties using bundled vectoring technologies
Can someone confirm/correct this framework and fill in the details or refer
me to a web site that describes the GMO commercialization process in some
detail.
Joel
Joel Gruver
Visiting Faculty
Principia College
Elsah, Illinois 62028
(618) 374 - 5289
jgruver@principia.edu
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