Erratum to: Genet Resour Crop Evol DOI 10.1007/s10722-009-9523-2

“Transgenic rice has been widely cultivated throughout Hainan Island without isolation (Dong et al. 2008; Lu et al. 2008). As a result, transgenic escape via gene flow from genetically modified cultivars to O. rufipogon has occurred.” in the introduction was incorrectly published. It should be:

“Recently, China has approved the insect-resistant Bt rice for commercial use, although 2–3 years of regional or nation-wide variety testing is still needed to be done. In accordance, the possible environment impact of transgene flow to common wild rice O. rufipogon should be monitored and assayed.”