<p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Genetic Stability of the Introduced Trait</b></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The ACC synthase gene and the <i>surB</i> marker gene were stably integrated into the transgenic carnation line 66. Line 66 was reproduced through vegetative reproduction, as were its progeny, as well as progeny derived through crosses with traditionally bred non-genetically modified carnation plants.</p>
