why not , developing countries have more stigma with transgenic plants which are directly a part of human chain and if they are successful in developed countries , i dont see any hurdle in developing countries as well....
Yes they do. Because the transgenic plant are said to be one of the possible solution adding less pollutants in the environment be it developed or developing. The environment pollution is the problem linked with the modernization and increasing need of quantum of food.... Etc...
Much like non-native, invasive plants, transgenic plants should have a degree of testing, experimentation, review by botanists and ecologists, before freely used. They may lack natural controls or have invasive or unusually persistent characteristics that are later found to have damaging character to habitats or other resources. If developed countries have sufficiently studied specific transgenics for some pollution control use, I would still consult with botanist and ecologist so they can at least comment, map locations and monitor applications for deleterious effects, and avoid trials near any sensitive species habitats until studied. If possible, search for native or desirable non-native plants such as annuals that lack permanence and have a known history of use that can have effective pollution control uses.
Some developing countries are gradually adopting modern biotechnology which has enhanced the development of climate-smart crops, as well as enhanced phytoremediation of polluted environments. Developing countries especially in Africa have several indigenous biomass producing plants and hyperaccumulators which are yet be identified and harnessed. Genes involved in heavy metal tolerance such as metallothioneins needed for metal hyper-tolerance, phytochelatins required for improved HMs tolerance and sequestration in vacuoles, and glutathione can be introduced into plants used for phytoremediation for enhanced accumulation and detoxification. Genetic engineering could also be used to enhance metal transporters, to obtain overexpression of such metal transporter genes which subsequently increases the abilities of hyperaccumulator plants to sequester such metals from the environment at a faster rate. However for this to be possible in the developing world, they will need to embark on capacity building to have experienced researchers who can utilize the technology and also identify indigenous plants within the region with phytoremediation abilities. and invest in the technology transfer while taking necessary biosafety measures to ensure no harm is done to the environment.