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Recombinant DNA technology called transgenesis is often used to add a foreign gene or remove a detrimental gene from an organism. Such genetically modified organisms are called transgenic organisms.
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High-value products from transgenic maize.

Shaista Naqvi1, Koreen Ramessar, Gemma Farré

  • 1Departament de Producció Vegetal i Ciència Forestal, Universitat de Lleida, Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 191, Lleida, 25198, Spain.

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Maize is becoming a revolutionary crop, with its grains engineered to produce valuable molecules. This article explores diverse products, technological progress, and regulations for transgenic maize.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Plant Molecular Farming

Background:

  • Maize (corn) is a globally significant cereal grain with a long history of cultivation for food and feed.
  • Beyond traditional uses, maize is increasingly utilized for biofuels, industrial starches, and oils.
  • A new agricultural paradigm is emerging, positioning maize grains as bio-factories for high-value molecule synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse range of high-value products synthesized by maize.
  • To examine recent technological advancements in the field of maize molecular farming.
  • To discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for transgenic maize and its products.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications and industry reports.
  • Analysis of technological trends in genetic engineering and plant biotechnology.
  • Examination of current and proposed regulatory frameworks for genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Main Results:

  • Maize can be engineered to produce a wide array of valuable molecules, including pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, and specialty chemicals.
  • Significant technological progress has been made in enhancing maize's capacity for molecular synthesis, improving yields and product purity.
  • An emerging regulatory framework is being developed to address the unique challenges of growing, using, and trading transgenic maize products.

Conclusions:

  • Transgenic maize represents a powerful platform for sustainable and cost-effective production of high-value molecules.
  • Continued innovation in biotechnology and supportive regulatory policies are crucial for realizing the full potential of maize molecular farming.
  • The integration of maize into industrial value chains offers new economic opportunities and contributes to a more sustainable bioeconomy.