<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 959A, 988A, 1226A, 1351A, 1363A, and 1400A. These transgenic lines were reproduced through vegetative reproduction, as were their progeny, as well as progeny derived through crosses with traditionally bred non-genetically modified carnation plants.</p>
