BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE NORTH AMERICAN BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY

摘要

In summary, as the sugarbeet industry moves into the next century, the introduction of desirable genetic traits through plant biotechnology holds great promise for the industry's continued growth and success. Herbicide-tolerant sugarbeets demonstrate significant agronomic advantages. This, however, is only the tip of the iceberg. The use of biotechnology for insect and disease resistance, along with the modification of the physiological function of the sugarbeet, whether it be to increase sucrose production or to produce other products are goals which are now actively being explored. Finally, consumers worldwide will continue to enjoy food products sweetened with sugar produced from sugarbeet.