Preferred Term:
molecular farming
Definition:
Transgenic plants or transgenic animals that are grown to produce proteins and other industrial compounds for a variety of uses, such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, industrial enzymes, blood thinners, blood clotters, growth hormones, topical contraceptives, bioplastics, etc.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- biopharming
- molecular pharming
- biofarming
- phytomanufacturing
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17346
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