Fate of genetically modified plant tissue in soil: what happens to the DNA

Author

Paula Kay Mihalcik

Keywords and Phrases

DNA adsorption

Abstract

"Engineering plants for improved crop production and performance are not a new technology. Advancements in recombinant DNA tools have allowed for developments in agriculture such as engineering plants for pest and disease control, drought resistance, increased nutritional value content, and production of pharmaceuticals. With these advancements, concerns have risen over genetically engineered DNA entering natural ecosystems. This work focused on modeling the fate of transgenic DNA released from plant tissue into the soil"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Fitch, Mark W.

Committee Member(s)

Frank, Ronald L.
Westenberg, David J.
Adams, Curt D.
Burken, Joel G. (Joel Gerard)

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

Sponsor(s)

United States. Department of Education. Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need
Monsanto Company

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2006

Pagination

xiii, 121 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-120).

Rights

© 2006 Paula Kay Mihalcik, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Corn -- Genetic engineering
DNA
Transgenic plants

Thesis Number

T 9062

Print OCLC #

173185842

Link to Catalog Record

Full-text not available: Request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.

Recommended Citation

Mihalcik, Paula Kay, "Fate of genetically modified plant tissue in soil: what happens to the DNA" (2006). Doctoral Dissertations. 1718.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1718