Metabolome Comparison of Transgenic and Non-transgenic Rice by Statistical Analysis of FTIR and NMR Spectra

Modern biotechnology,based on recombinant DNA techniques,has made it possible to introduce new traits with great potential for crop improvement.However,concerns about unintended effects of gene transformation that possibly threaten environment or consumer health have persuaded scientists to set up pre-release tests on genetically modified organisms.Assessment of‘substantial equivalence’concept that established by comparison of genetically modified organism with a comparator with a history of safe use could ...