The field trials and the commercialization of biotech forms of the forest woody plants
Field trials are an important stage of the commercialization of biotech plant forms. It is particularly important for trees, since their biological specifics does not allows for studying in laboratory or greenhouse environment. Field trials are mainly aimed to assess the level of a trait manifestation, as well as phenotypic features of a plant. The stability of transgene expression during the rotation period is extremely important for perennial woody plants. The assessment of environmental safety of a new plant genotype, including the impact on non-target organisms and gene flow to allied species growing wild are integral for a field trial.