Single-threshold analysis reports GMO content above or below a single threshold, for example: "greater than 1%" or "less than 1%."
The following threshold levels are available: 0.1 %, 0.5 %, 1%, 2%, 3%, or 5% GMO.
Species
Term used to describe the group of like individuals. Classically species were defined as organisms that share certain specific characteristics.
Species-specific ref. gene
If you wish to be certain that DNA of any particular species is present in your sample, you will want to include one or more species-specific reference genes with your test. If you order one of the 35S based tests, it is necessary to specify the reference gene to be included with your test (i.e., corn, soy).
Strain
Organisms which, though they belong to a single species, possess slightly different physical or biochemical characteristics. Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale and Brussels Sprouts all represent different strains of the same species (Brassica oleracea).
Tissue culture
Process of introducing living tissue into culture in the laboratory where tissues or cells can be grown for extended periods of time.
Transformation
Process of introducing stable new genetic information into an organism.
Transgenic
Organism that contains genetic materials introduced through recombinant DNA techniques. Usually implies that organism contains DNA from another organism.
Value-added
Trait introduced into an organism/plant that gives that organism added value, like the addition of a valued trait or the capability to produce a new, valued substance, such as a pharmaceutical or a biomaterial.
Variety-specific GMO detection
Variety-specific GMO detection identifies individual GMO varieties such as StarLink corn. The varietal ID tests are precise, definitive, and cost-effective and are designed to specifically detect and quantify GMO varieties that are not approved in a particular country or region.
