Processes and vectors for producing transgenic plants

Abstract

This invention describes a process for gene expression in plants utilizing translational vectors. Said translational vectors cause a gene of interest to be stably integrated into a transriptionally active host genomic DNA such that the transcription the gene of interest is controlled by a promoter of the host organism. Said translational vectors are preferably based on internal ribosome entry site (IRES) elements that are of plant origin, plant viral origin, synthetic origin or are isolated from other organisms.