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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > genetic engineering > transgenesis
Research, Technology, Methods > genetic engineering > transgenesis
Preferred Term:

transgenesis

Definition:
The process of introducing one or more foreign genes (transgenes) into cells, embryoes etc. to obtain genetically modified cells or organisms with new traits.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genetic engineering
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/278561
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