The question is, Do we assume the technology is safe based on an argument that it's just a minor extension of traditional breeding, or do we prove it? (scientificamerican.com)
There are rules that govern how genes come together and come apart in traditional breeding. (scientificamerican.com)
From here, an optimized gene modification is introduced into crop species through genetic engineering or advanced traditional breeding methods so that they in turn exhibit the improved trait. (performanceplants.com)