Comparative Studies Involving Transgenic and Non-Transgenic Soybean: What is Going On?

摘要: There is no doubt that soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] has a global importance with wide‐ spread applicability (food, biodiesel, secondary metabolites, among others) and economic value of its products in the market [1] (ca. US$ 38.9 billion estimated crop 2010 [2]). In terms production, USA Brazil occupy first second posi‐ tion world, ca. 83 70 million ton, respectively [3]. These facts may explain significant interest by biotechnological industries research institutes enhancing some characteristics this such as nutrient quality, resistance to pests, other subjects.