Definition(s)
Any living organism that possesses a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology. (Source: Biosafety Protocol, Article 3 paragraph g Cartagena Protocol)
Jerarquía
Broader: ingeniería genética
In other languages
English
living modified organism
French
organisme vivant modifié
Ruso
живой измененный организм
Chino, simplificado
改性活生物体
Árabe
كائنات حية محورة
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with organismo vivo modificado
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Protocolo de Cartagena | 6 articles and paragraphs1 decision |
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Protocolo Suplementario de Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur | 2 articles and paragraphs |


