CARNATION FLOWER
Genetically
modified crops are those in which the gene of the particular crop is modified
in order to alter the characteristics of the particular crop. Let’s discuss the
way how the Carnation Flower has been genetically modified and the reasons why
it is genetically modified. The Carnation flower is genetically modified in
order to change the colour of the flower. It is done by inserting two anthocyanin biosynthetic genes (AminoCyclopropane Cyclase and AcetoLactate
Synthase) which create blue flower pigments. As a result of the genetic
modification of Carnation, Moonshade, Moonshadow and Moonvista are produced with
violet, mauve, purple coloured flowers. The major advantage of this genetically modified carnation is that it provide better resistance to weeds, pests and disease.
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| Original Flower |
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| Genetically Modified Flower |
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