Virus-resistant transgenic plants:

Ecological impact of gene flow

(VRTP IMPACT)
Présentation du projet

VRTP-IMPACT is a research project funded by the European Commission.
The goal is to evaluate the impact of virus-resistant transgenic plants on the environment.

Project presentation

Background and objectives.
Approach and methodology.
Progress reports.
Benefits and beneficiaries.

Expression of the LMV coat protein in tobacco
confers resistance to PVY.
(left: transgenic - right: control)
(photo: INRA)

Publications

References of the articles, posters and oral presentations published within the scope of VRTP-IMPACT.
Participants

Presentation of the consortium : ten european institutes are involved in VRTP-IMPACT.

News

The latest events of the consortium.

Workplan

Organization and distribution of the tasks between the partners.

Expression of the LMV coat protein in oilseed rape
confers resistance to TuMV.
(left: transgenic - right: control)
(photo: INRA)

F.A.Q.

Answers to the main questions received on our mailbox.

Illustrated experiments

Selected experiments described in pictures.

Useful links

Web sites relevant to the project.
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