All of the information contained within this document is based on data obtained from our global database of genetically modified plants. As indicated elsewhere, the reader should be aware that this database includes not only plants produced using recombinant DNA techniques (e.g., genetically engineered or transgenic plants), but also plants with novel traits that may have been produced using more traditional methods, such as accelerated mutagenesis or plant breeding. These latter plants are only regulated in Canada.

The following table provides a listing of novel traits by crop species. In each case, the number of events with a particular trait is also provided. For additional information on each crop x trait combination, follow the relevant link under the "Crop Name" column.

Currently approved genetically modified plants have been developed to express one, or more, of the following basic phenotypic characteristics:  Amino acid composition; Fatty acid composition; Fertility restoration; Herbicide tolerance; Insect resistance; Lepidopteran resistance; Male sterility; Modified color; Mutations; Nicotine reduced; Ripening delayed; Selectable marker; Starch hydrolysis; Virus resistance;

The following table correlates these traits with the genes, including their sources, that have been incorporated into plants in either native or modified form. In cases where modified plants have been produced via traditional cross-breeding or accelerated mutagenesis techniques, the mutated or target genes are indicated, where known. For additional information on each trait x genetic element combination, follow the highlighted links under the "Trait" heading.

The following table provides a summary of the regulatory approval status for each genetically modified crop. Follow the highlighted links under the "Crop" column to view detailed information for each approved event.