Biopolym. Cell. 1992; 8(2):53-58.
http://dx.doi.org/10.7124/bc.00031B
Cell Biology
The transfer of alient genes into embryo sac of higher plants via pollen germination
1Chesnokov Yu. V.
  1. Institute of Genetics, Academy of Science of Moldova
    20, Padurii Str., Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, MD-2002

Abstract

Methods of alient genetical material transfer in intact plants via pollination-fecundation process are reviewed based on data from scientific publications, own author's works in the field of genetic plant ingineering are included. It gives an opportunity to assume a possible mechanism for exogenous DNA penetration into plant ovary.
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