Genetically modified crops pass benefits to weeds

@article{Qiu2013GeneticallyMC,
  title={Genetically modified crops pass benefits to weeds},
  author={Jane Qiu},
  journal={Nature},
  year={2013}
}
  • J. Qiu
  • Published 16 August 2013
  • Biology
  • Nature
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A novel 5-enolpyruvoylshikimate-3-phosphate (EPSP) synthase transgene for glyphosate resistance stimulates growth and fecundity in weedy rice (Oryza sativa) without herbicide
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It is hypothesized that over-expressed epsps may be useful to breeders and, if deployed, could result in fitness benefits in weedy relatives following transgene introgression.