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Use of Altered or Previously Unused Genetic Information

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Classic breeding methods are usually lengthy and laborious. The complexity of our crops makes the process even more difficult. In a few cases, such as potatoes, it is additionally hindered by the sterility of some cultivars.

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Endress, R. (1994). Use of Altered or Previously Unused Genetic Information. In: Plant Cell Biotechnology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02996-1_8

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