Selectable marker genes (SMGs) are still useful to efficiently obtain transgenic plants, although marker-free techniques are available, but with limitations. The presence of SMGs, especially bacterial ...

Recombinant genes conferring resistance to antibiotics or herbicides are widely used as selectable markers in plant transformation. Once transgenic material has been selected, the marker gene is ...

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