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G R Knudsen 《Applied and environmental microbiology》1989,55(10):2641-2647
Risk assessment for genetically engineered bacteria sprayed onto crops includes determination of off-site dispersal and deposition. The ability to predict microbial dispersal patterns is essential to characterize the uncertainty (risk) associated with environmental release of recombinant organisms. Toward this end, a particle dispersal model was developed to predict recovery of bacteria on fallout plates at various distances and directions about a test site. The microcomputer simulation incorporates particle size distribution, wind speed and direction, turbulence, evaporation, sedimentation, and mortality, with a time step of 0.5 s. The model was tested against data reported from three field applications of nonrecombinant bacteria and two applications of recombinant bacteria. Simulated dispersal of 10(5) particles was compared with reported deposition measurements. The model may be useful in defining appropriate populations of organisms for release, methods of release or application, characteristics of a release site that influence containment or dispersal, and in developing an appropriate sampling methodology for monitoring the dispersal of organisms such as genetically engineered bacteria. 相似文献
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Model to predict aerial dispersal of bacteria during environmental release. 总被引:3,自引:2,他引:1
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G R Knudsen 《Applied microbiology》1989,55(10):2641-2647
Risk assessment for genetically engineered bacteria sprayed onto crops includes determination of off-site dispersal and deposition. The ability to predict microbial dispersal patterns is essential to characterize the uncertainty (risk) associated with environmental release of recombinant organisms. Toward this end, a particle dispersal model was developed to predict recovery of bacteria on fallout plates at various distances and directions about a test site. The microcomputer simulation incorporates particle size distribution, wind speed and direction, turbulence, evaporation, sedimentation, and mortality, with a time step of 0.5 s. The model was tested against data reported from three field applications of nonrecombinant bacteria and two applications of recombinant bacteria. Simulated dispersal of 10(5) particles was compared with reported deposition measurements. The model may be useful in defining appropriate populations of organisms for release, methods of release or application, characteristics of a release site that influence containment or dispersal, and in developing an appropriate sampling methodology for monitoring the dispersal of organisms such as genetically engineered bacteria. 相似文献
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Suicidal genetically engineered microorganisms for bioremediation: need and perspectives 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Paul D Pandey G Jain RK 《BioEssays : news and reviews in molecular, cellular and developmental biology》2005,27(5):563-573
In the past few decades, increased awareness of environmental pollution has led to the exploitation of microbial metabolic potential in the construction of several genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) for bioremediation purposes. At the same time, environmental concerns and regulatory constraints have limited the in situ application of GEMs, the ultimate objective behind their development. In order to address the anticipated risks due to the uncontrolled survival/dispersal of GEMs or recombinant plasmids into the environment, some attempts have been made to construct systems that would contain the released organisms. This article discusses the designing of safer genetically engineered organisms for environmental release with specific emphasis on the use of bacterial plasmid addiction systems to limit their survival thus minimizing the anticipated risk. We also conceptualize a novel strategy to construct "Suicidal Genetically Engineered Microorganisms (SGEMs)" by exploring/combining the knowledge of different plasmid addiction systems (such as antisense RNA-regulated plasmid addiction, proteic plasmid addiction etc.) and inducible degradative operons of bacteria. 相似文献
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Professor J. M. Lynch 《Current microbiology》1990,20(6):387-389
Microbial growth theory has been developed primarily for laboratory culture. With increased opportunity for release of beneficial organisms, including those that have been genetically engineered, into the environment, it is important to understand microbial behavior under natural conditions in which there is usually severe nutrient limitation. By investigation of the survival of three beneficial soil bacteria in distilled water, the surprising observation was made of cell longevities in excess of a year without substrate input. It is suggested that this could result from the utilization of dead cells within the population and from the viable cells' having a very low maintenance energy requirement, thus placing the cell in a state of arrested metabolism. 相似文献
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R R Colwell 《Current opinion in biotechnology》1991,2(3):470-475
Scientists in academia and industry concur that appropriate oversight and regulation for biotechnology are in the best interests of society. Field trials have not resulted in any uncontrolled hazard. Oversight should continue and useful methods for assessing risk associated with release of genetically engineered organisms to the environment have been proposed. 相似文献
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Microcosm for assessing survival of genetically engineered microorganisms in aquatic environments 总被引:4,自引:0,他引:4
Laboratory-contained microcosms are important for studying the fate and survival of genetically engineered microorganisms. In this study, we describe a simple aquatic microcosm that utilizes survival chambers in a flowthrough or static renewal system. The model was used to study the survival of genetically engineered and wild-type strains of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas putida in the lake water environment. Temperature-dependent studies indicated that the genetically engineered microorganisms survived better or at least as well as their wild-type counterparts at 15, 25, and 30 degrees C. The genetic determinants of the genetically engineered microorganisms also remained fairly stable within the host cell under the tested conditions. In the presence of organisms indigenous to lake water, E. coli was eliminated after 20 days, whereas P. putida showed an initial decline but was able to stabilize its population after 5 days. A herbicide, Hydrothol-191, caused a significant decline in numbers of P. putida, but no significant difference was observed between the genetically engineered microorganisms and the wild-type strain. The microcosm described is simple, can be easily adapted to study a variety of environmental variables, and has the advantage that the organisms tested are constantly exposed to test waters that are continuously renewed. 相似文献
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Microcosm for assessing survival of genetically engineered microorganisms in aquatic environments. 总被引:7,自引:7,他引:0
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Laboratory-contained microcosms are important for studying the fate and survival of genetically engineered microorganisms. In this study, we describe a simple aquatic microcosm that utilizes survival chambers in a flowthrough or static renewal system. The model was used to study the survival of genetically engineered and wild-type strains of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas putida in the lake water environment. Temperature-dependent studies indicated that the genetically engineered microorganisms survived better or at least as well as their wild-type counterparts at 15, 25, and 30 degrees C. The genetic determinants of the genetically engineered microorganisms also remained fairly stable within the host cell under the tested conditions. In the presence of organisms indigenous to lake water, E. coli was eliminated after 20 days, whereas P. putida showed an initial decline but was able to stabilize its population after 5 days. A herbicide, Hydrothol-191, caused a significant decline in numbers of P. putida, but no significant difference was observed between the genetically engineered microorganisms and the wild-type strain. The microcosm described is simple, can be easily adapted to study a variety of environmental variables, and has the advantage that the organisms tested are constantly exposed to test waters that are continuously renewed. 相似文献
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One form of commercial application of microorganisms, including genetically engineered microorganisms is as an aerosol. To study the effect of aerosol-induced stress on bacterial survival, nonrecombinant spontaneous antibiotic-resistant mutants of four organisms, Enterobacter cloacae, Erwinia herbicola, Klebsiella planticola, and Pseudomonas syringae, were sprayed in separate experiments in a greenhouse. Samples were collected over a distance of 15 m from the spray site for enumeration. Spores of Bacillus subtilis were used as tracers to estimate the effects of dilution on changes in population over distance. Viable counts of P. syringae, Enterobacter cloacae, and K. planticola decreased significantly over a distance of 15 m. Erwinia herbicola showed no significant decline in counts over the same distance. The degree of survival of P. syringae during aerosolization was dependent on ambient environmental conditions (i.e., temperature, relative humidity), droplet size of the aerosol, and prior preparative conditions. Survival was greatest at high relative humidities (70 to 80%) and low temperatures (12 degrees C). Survival was reduced when small droplet sizes were used. The process of washing the cells prior to aerosolization also caused a reduction in their survival. Results from these experiments will be useful in developing sound methodologies to optimize enumeration and for predicting the downwind dispersal of airborne microorganisms, including genetically engineered microorganisms. 相似文献
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Survival of bacteria during aerosolization 总被引:2,自引:0,他引:2
B Marthi V P Fieland M Walter R J Seidler 《Applied and environmental microbiology》1990,56(11):3463-3467
One form of commercial application of microorganisms, including genetically engineered microorganisms is as an aerosol. To study the effect of aerosol-induced stress on bacterial survival, nonrecombinant spontaneous antibiotic-resistant mutants of four organisms, Enterobacter cloacae, Erwinia herbicola, Klebsiella planticola, and Pseudomonas syringae, were sprayed in separate experiments in a greenhouse. Samples were collected over a distance of 15 m from the spray site for enumeration. Spores of Bacillus subtilis were used as tracers to estimate the effects of dilution on changes in population over distance. Viable counts of P. syringae, Enterobacter cloacae, and K. planticola decreased significantly over a distance of 15 m. Erwinia herbicola showed no significant decline in counts over the same distance. The degree of survival of P. syringae during aerosolization was dependent on ambient environmental conditions (i.e., temperature, relative humidity), droplet size of the aerosol, and prior preparative conditions. Survival was greatest at high relative humidities (70 to 80%) and low temperatures (12 degrees C). Survival was reduced when small droplet sizes were used. The process of washing the cells prior to aerosolization also caused a reduction in their survival. Results from these experiments will be useful in developing sound methodologies to optimize enumeration and for predicting the downwind dispersal of airborne microorganisms, including genetically engineered microorganisms. 相似文献
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Keith Redenbaugh Ted Berner Don Emlay Bill Frankos William Hiatt Cathy Houck Matt Kramer Lori Malyj Belinda Martineau Nancy Rachman Larisa Rudenko Rick Sanders Ray Sheehy Roger Wixtrom 《In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Plant》1993,29(1):17-26
Summary Significant progress has been made in development of transgenic plants containing agriculturally useful genes. Concurrent
with scientific advances has been development of a regulatory infrastructure within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
for assessing safety of controlled release of genetically engineered plants into the environment, as well as creation of a
food policy by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Field trials and safety assessments of tomato containing an antisense
polygalacturonase gene (FLAVR SAVR™ tomato) have been conducted. A detailed safety analysis of thekan
r selectable marker was also done. Based on these data plus nutritional measurements, lack of changes in levels of natural
toxins, and lack of any unintended changes, we have requested that the USDA and FDA determine that this genetically engineered
tomato is safe for release into the environment and human consumption.
Presented in the Session-in-Depth “Field Test Requirements and Performance of Transgenic Plants” at the 1991 World Congress
on Cell and Tissue Culture, Anaheim, California, June 16–20, 1991. 相似文献
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Traditional techniques for assessment of microbial numbers and activity generally lack the specificity required for risk assessment
following environmental release of genetically engineered microbial inocula. Immunological and molecular-based techniques,
such as DNA probing and genetic tagging, were initially used to determine the presence or absence of microorganisms in environmental
samples. Increasingly they are being developed for quantification of populations of specific organisms, either indigenous
or introduced, in the environment. In addition, they are being used to quantify the activity of particular organisms or groups
of organisms, greatly extending the range of techniques available to the microbial ecologist. This article reviews the use
of traditional techniques for the quantification of microbial population size and activity and the application of molecular
techniques, including DNA probing, genetic marking, use of fluorescent probes, and quantitative PCR, in combination with advanced
cell detection techniques such as confocal laser scanning microscopy and flow cytometry. 相似文献
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R. J. Steffan A. Breen R. M. Atlas G. S. Sayler 《Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology》1989,4(6):441-446
Summary The effectiveness of gene probe methods for tracking genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) in the environment was tested by inoculating nutrient-supplemented freshwater microcosms withAlcaligenes A5 (a naturally occurring 4-chlorobiphenyl degrader) orPseudomonas cepacia AC1100 (a genetically engineered 2, 4, 5 T-degrader) and following the fates of the introduced bacterial populations. Colony hybridization of the viable heterotrophic bacterial populations and dot blot hybridization of DNA recovered from the total microcosm microbial communities showed persistence of bothAlcaligenes A5 andP. cepacia AC1100 in the microcosms in the presence and absence of the xenobiotic substrates that these organisms biodegrade. Although there was a gradual decline in the added populations, both of the bacterial populatins were still detected in the microcosms two months after their introduction into the microcosms. Addition of 2, 4, 5-T enhanced the survival ofP. cepacia AC1100 — and 4-chlorobiphenyl addition resulted in increased levels ofAlcaligenes A5. The results indicate that both organisms may persist for very long periods in freshwater habitats. 相似文献
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Oswald N. Morris 《Journal of invertebrate pathology》1973,22(1):115-121
A technique is described for visualizing and assessing deposits of various types of insect microbes on membrane filter surface. It is proposed as an accurate method of determining coverage of entomopathogenic microorganisms sprayed in a tower or from an aircraft in microbial control operations. The actual numbers of spores and/or crystals and number of International Units deposited per unit area, spore: crystal ratio, microbial impact droplet size, and spore viability of Bacillus thuringiensis have been determined with simulated aerial applications. The morphological integrity of different types of insect pathogens is easily distinguishable with the technique.Field trials with nuclear polyhedrosis virus of the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana, demonstrate the utility of the method in insect pest control by aerially applied microbial agents. 相似文献
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Conjugal transfer of R68.45 and FP5 between Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains in a freshwater environment 总被引:5,自引:0,他引:5
S B O'Morchoe O Ogunseitan G S Sayler R V Miller 《Applied and environmental microbiology》1988,54(8):1923-1929
Recent concern over the release of genetically engineered organisms has resulted in a need for information about the potential for gene transfer in the environment. In this study, the conjugal transfer in Pseudomonas aeruginosa of the plasmids R68.45 and FP5 was demonstrated in the freshwater environment of Fort Loudoun Resevoir, Knoxville, Tenn. When genetically well defined plasmid donor and recipient strains were introduced into test chambers suspended in Fort Loudoun Lake, transfer of both plasmids was observed. Conjugation occurred in both the presence and absence of the natural microbial community. The number of transconjugants recovered was lower when the natural community was present. Transfer of the broad-host-range plasmid R68.45 to organisms other than the introduced recipient was not observed in these chambers but was observed in laboratory simulations when an organism isolated from lakewater was used as the recipient strain. Although the plasmids transferred in laboratory studies were genetically and physically stable, a significant number of transconjugants recovered from the field trials contained deletions and other genetic rearrangements, suggesting that factors which increase gene instability are operating in the environment. The potential for conjugal transfer of genetic material must be considered in evaluating the release of any genetically engineered microorganism into a freshwater environment. 相似文献
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Conjugal transfer of R68.45 and FP5 between Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains in a freshwater environment. 总被引:10,自引:10,他引:0
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Recent concern over the release of genetically engineered organisms has resulted in a need for information about the potential for gene transfer in the environment. In this study, the conjugal transfer in Pseudomonas aeruginosa of the plasmids R68.45 and FP5 was demonstrated in the freshwater environment of Fort Loudoun Resevoir, Knoxville, Tenn. When genetically well defined plasmid donor and recipient strains were introduced into test chambers suspended in Fort Loudoun Lake, transfer of both plasmids was observed. Conjugation occurred in both the presence and absence of the natural microbial community. The number of transconjugants recovered was lower when the natural community was present. Transfer of the broad-host-range plasmid R68.45 to organisms other than the introduced recipient was not observed in these chambers but was observed in laboratory simulations when an organism isolated from lakewater was used as the recipient strain. Although the plasmids transferred in laboratory studies were genetically and physically stable, a significant number of transconjugants recovered from the field trials contained deletions and other genetic rearrangements, suggesting that factors which increase gene instability are operating in the environment. The potential for conjugal transfer of genetic material must be considered in evaluating the release of any genetically engineered microorganism into a freshwater environment. 相似文献
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Genetically Engineered Erwinia carotovora: Survival, Intraspecific Competition, and Effects upon Selected Bacterial Genera 总被引:7,自引:4,他引:3
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Environmental use of genetically engineered microorganisms has raised concerns about potential ecological impact. This research evaluated the survival, competitiveness, and effects upon selected bacterial genera of wild-type and genetically engineered Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora to ascertain if differences between the wild-type and genetically engineered strains exist in soil microcosms. The engineered strain contained a chromosomally inserted gene for kanamycin resistance. No significant differences in survival in nonsterile soil over 2 months or in the competitiveness of either strain were observed when the strains were added concurrently to microcosms. For reasons that remain unclear, the engineered strain did survive longer in sterilized soil. The effects of both strains on total bacteria, Pseudomonas and Staphylococcus strains, and actinomycetes were observed. While some apparent differences were observed, they were not statistically significant. A better understanding of the microbial ecology of engineered bacteria, especially pathogens genetically altered for use as biological control agents, is essential before commercial applications can be accomplished. 相似文献
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S Folloni DM Kagkli B Rajcevic NC Guimarães B VAN Droogenbroeck FH Valicente G VAN den Eede M VAN den Bulcke 《Molecular ecology resources》2012,12(5):810-821
The cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops has raised numerous concerns in the European Union and other parts of the world about their environmental and economic impact. Especially outcrossing of genetically modified organisms (GMO) was from the beginning a critical issue as airborne pollen has been considered an important way of GMO dispersal. Here, we investigate the use of airborne pollen sampling combined with microscopic analysis and molecular PCR analysis as an approach to monitor GM maize cultivations in a specific area. Field trial experiments in the European Union and South America demonstrated the applicability of the approach under different climate conditions, in rural and semi-urban environment, even at very low levels of airborne pollen. The study documents in detail the sampling of GM pollen, sample DNA extraction and real-time PCR analysis. Our results suggest that this 'GM pollen monitoring by bioaerosol sampling and PCR screening' approach might represent an useful aid in the surveillance of GM-free areas, centres of origin and natural reserves. 相似文献
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During the last 20 years recombinant biotechnology has resulted in the development of organisms with unique genetic compositions,
some of which are for intentional release to the environment. While concerns have been raised that such organisms may be capable
of inducing transient unintended environmental effects, longer-term perturbations to soil processes and non-target species
effects have yet to be demonstrated. In parallel with the growth of the commercial biotechnology industry has come a significant
growth in regulatory review processes intended to evaluate the risks of these GMO products. Under the Toxic Substances Control
Act (TSCA), certain new microbial products that undergo pre-manufacture review are examined for human and environmental risks
using data and other information received in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “Points to
Consider” guidance document. In the risk assessment process, carried out under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) authorities, EPA evaluates both microbial pesticide products
and plants with pesticidal properties to determine if Federal safety standards are met. For all pesticide products, including
genetically engineered pesticides, EPA receives testing of product composition and chemical properties, human health effects,
environmental effects on non-target pests, and the fate of the pesticide in the environment. The EPA’s Office of Research
and Development supports risk assessment research related to such GMO products. This paper focuses on relevant EPA research
and regulatory examples related to soil effects considerations for GMOs. 相似文献
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GcpE is involved in the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate pathway of isoprenoid biosynthesis in Escherichia coli
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Altincicek B Kollas AK Sanderbrand S Wiesner J Hintz M Beck E Jomaa H 《Journal of bacteriology》2001,183(8):2411-2416
In a variety of organisms, including plants and several eubacteria, isoprenoids are synthesized by the mevalonate-independent 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway. Although different enzymes of this pathway have been described, the terminal biosynthetic steps of the MEP pathway have not been fully elucidated. In this work, we demonstrate that the gcpE gene of Escherichia coli is involved in this pathway. E. coli cells were genetically engineered to utilize exogenously provided mevalonate for isoprenoid biosynthesis by the mevalonate pathway. These cells were then deleted for the essential gcpE gene and were viable only if the medium was supplemented with mevalonate or the cells were complemented with an episomal copy of gcpE. 相似文献
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Genetically Engineered Erwinia carotovora in Aquatic Microcosms: Survival and Effects on Functional Groups of Indigenous Bacteria 总被引:9,自引:6,他引:3
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Vjera S. Scanferlato David R. Orvos John Cairns Jr. George H. Lacy 《Applied microbiology》1989,55(6):1477-1482
The survival of genetically engineered Erwinia carotovora L-864, with a kanamycin resistance gene inserted in its chromosome, was monitored in the water and sediment of aquatic microcosms. The density of genetically engineered and wild-type E. carotovora strains declined at the same rate, falling in 32 days below the level of detection by viable counts. We examined the impact of the addition of genetically engineered and wild-type strains on indigenous bacteria belonging to specific functional groups important in nutrient cycling. For up to 16 days, the densities of total and proteolytic bacteria were significantly higher (P < 0.05) in microcosms inoculated with genetically engineered or wild-type E. carotovora, but by 32 days after inoculation, they had decreased to densities similar to those in control microcosms. Inoculation of genetically engineered or wild-type E. carotovora had no apparent effect on the density of amylolytic and pectolytic bacteria in water and sediment. Genetically engineered and wild-type E. carotovora did not have significantly different effects on the densities of specific functional groups of indigenous bacteria (P > 0.05). 相似文献