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

<p style="text-align: justify;">The genes encoding DFR and F3&rsquo;, 5&rsquo;H, as well as the <i>surB</i> marker gene, were stably integrated into the transgenic carnation lines 4, 11, 15, 16. These transgenic lines were routinely propagated through vegetative cuttings, as were their progeny and any progeny derived through crosses with traditionally bred non-genetically modified carnation plants.</p>
