Gene Transfers and Environment: Proceedings of the Third European Meeting on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology (BAGECO-3), 20-22 November 1991, Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

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Provided here is an up-to-date survey of gene transfers in the main natural habitats, with a special reference to genetically engineered microorganisms.In the first of five sections technical approaches of gene transfer in

the natural environment are developed. These emphasize the use of modernmethodologies for the detection of recombinant bacteria in natural waters
and soil, using DNA or rRNA probes and PCR technology. The three following sections deal with various aspects of gene transfer in

aquatic environments, terrestrial habitats and human and animal

gut. These include transfer of plasmidic or chromosomal markers through either conjugation, mobilization, transformation or transduction processes. Also covered are factors influencing survival of cells harbouring the

transferred genes in these environments. The last section is devoted to an examination of scientific and ethical problems related to the release

of genetically engineered microorganisms.