The use of transgenic plants, on the
other hand, does not require the inoculation
of plants, but requires a relatively long
process of transformation, selection, and
regeneration for each plant cultivar to be
protected against the virus. In addition,
most countries have strict governmental
regulations concerning the release of bioengineered seeds or plants. Thus, depending on the immediate situation and governmental regulations, both technologies
could be applied, and in different circumstances, each could be advantageous.