stacked genes

stacked genes
Refers to the insertion of two or more genes into the genome of an organism. An example would be a plant carrying a Bt transgene giving insect resistance, and a bar transgene giving resistance to a specific herbicide.

Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture . 2015.

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