An organism capable of causing material damage. Forest pests include insects, tree diseases, and noxious fungi. Any agent or agents whose application is intended to deter, kill, or control a pest. The product of any genetic modification technique that produces a plant with a characteristic previously unseen in its species. A small circle of bacterial DNA that is used as a vector in the transfer of genes from one organism to another.
Plasmids have the ability to replicate independently within a host.
A method that simulates an environment for rapid DNA replication of specific DNA segments. This procedure results in multiple copies of the specific DNA sequence which are then used in various experiments for diagnostic and analytical purposes. A short DNA fragment used to locate a specific sequence of DNA from a chromosome or genome . An area protected by legislation, regulation, or land-use policy to control the level of human occupancy or activities. The reestablishment of trees on denuded forest land by natural or artificial means, such as planting and seeding.