Part A: Horizontal gene transfer from GM crops to unrelated organisms
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Research into horizontal gene transfer (HGT) suggests that HGT is complex and certain pathways are likely to be more significant than others. The advent of GM plants has led to more research which has changed our perception of HGT. We argue that GM crops impact the probability of HGT. It is possible that the rate limiting steps in HGT can be significantly altered by transgenic technology. We also argue that GM crops may supply genes that may confer selective advantage on recipients of HGT.
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