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The Ecological Risks of Engineered Crops by Jane Rissler, Margaret Mellon, 1996-04-05
Potato Biology and Biotechnology: Advances and Perspectives
Genetically Modified Crops: Their Development, Uses and Risks by G.h. Liang, 2004-09-21
Biochemical Aspects of Crop Improvement by K. R. Khanna, 1991-02-01
Use of Agriculturally Important Genes in Biotechnology (Nato a S I Series Series a, Life Sciences)
Genomics-Assisted Crop Improvement: Vol 2: Genomics Applications in Crops
Genetic Glass Ceilings: Transgenics for Crop Biodiversity by Jonathan Gressel, 2008-02-12
Genes for Africa: Genetically Modified Crops in the Developing World by Jennifer A. Thomson, 2004-04-01
Synseeds:Applications of Synthetic Seeds to Crop Improvement
Transgenic Crop Plants: Volume 2: Utilization and Biosafety
Somatic Hybridization Improvement II Biotechnology Agriculture and Forestry (Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry) (v. 2)
Cryopreservation of Plant Germplasm II (Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry) (v. 2)
Cotton: Biotechnological Advances (Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry)
Genomics-Assisted Crop Improvement: Vol 1: Genomics Approaches and Platforms

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ABSP Agricultural Biotechnology Primer: Biosafety Overview
For example, discouraging the option of using pestresistant biotechnology crops As developing countries will likely begin to adopt biotech crops in the
http://www.iia.msu.edu/absp/biotech-biosafeintro.html

Extractions: Introduction This is the first of three installments on the subject of biosafety, probably the most controversial of issues surrounding biotechnology. Biosafety is short hand for regulatory systems designed to ensure that applications of biotechnology are safe for human health, agriculture, and the environment. As was discussed in the last posting, several international agreements deal with biosafety, including the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) and Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT) Agreements and the Biosafety Protocol (aka Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety) of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The next two postings will deal with the potential environmental implications of biotechnology and health implications respectively. We will begin here with a short overview of general principles and terms involved in evaluating and managing risks and perceptions of risks. Biosafety regulatory Process 2 basic steps Risk Assessment seeks to determine both the probability of particular risks and the consequence if that risk does occur. Both factors are critical- probability and consequence. For example, a risk associated with driving a car is the potential of an accident. Statistically, most car accidents, however, do not result in serious harm to human health. Regulations of car manufacturing and use takes this fact into account - cars are not banned or their use highly restricted simply because a risk exists.
DuPont Biotechnology : Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology
Are meat, milk and egg products from animals fed biotech crops safe for consumers?Do biotechnology crops that offer insect resistance and herbicide
http://www.dupont.com/biotech/intro/faqs.html

Extractions: Biotechnology employs molecular biology and genetics to create improved agricultural products, food, animal feed, industrial materials, and medicines. Biotechnology crops are improving harvests while conserving water, soil, and the quality of our environment. Now and even more so in the near future, biotechnology will provide consumers with foods improved in taste and nutritional quality. Industrial applications, using renewable resources such as corn, can be found in plastics and fibers; these bio-based materials reduce our impact on the Earth. Millions of people worldwide have been healed or helped by drugs and vaccines developed using biotechnology. How is biotechnology being used in agriculture and food production?
The EU Ban On Agricultural Biotech Products Is Illegal
About 145 million acres were planted with biotech crops in 2002. If importslike these biotechnology crops are regulated unnecessarily, the real losers
http://www.ait.org.tw/events/2003-biotech/onepage-4.htm
Monsanto Looks To Biotechnology For Future Growth
Rushing says acceptance of biotechnology despite some early snags has beenremarkable. Now, 7 million growers in 18 countries grow biotechnology crops.
http://southwestfarmpress.com/mag/farming_monsanto_looks_biotechnology/

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Genetically Modified Crops In The United States 2004 - The Pew Initiative On Foo
Increase in Global Area of biotechnology crops 1996 - 2003. source (ISAAA)Global Review of Transgenic Crops 2003. Top GM Crops Produced in the United
http://www.mindfully.org/GE/2004/US-GMO-Crops-Pew1aug04.htm

Extractions: Genetically Modified Crops in the United States 2004 The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology 1aug04 Genetically modified food and agricultural biotechnology have generated considerable interest and controversy in the United States and around the world. Some tout the technology's benefits while others raise questions about environmental and food safety issues. This paper provides background information regarding the adoption of genetically modified plants among domestic and international farms and is one in a series that the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology has developed to address common questions that are frequently asked about genetically modified food and agricultural biotechnology. Crop varieties developed by genetic engineering were first introduced for commercial production in 1996. Today, these crops are planted on more than 167 million acres worldwide. U.S. farmers are by far the largest producers of genetically modified (GM) crops. In addition to summarizing the extent to which GM crops have been adopted in the United States compared to other countries, this factsheet also shows which GM crops U.S. farmers grow and which states plant the most GM varieties. Recent innovations in biotechnology allow scientists to select specific genes from one organism and introduce them into another to confer a desired trait. This technology can be used to produce new varieties of plants or animals more quickly than conventional breeding methods and to introduce traits not possible through traditional techniques. The principal agricultural biotechnology products marketed to date have been genetically modified crops engineered to tolerate herbicides and/or resist pests. Crops carrying herbicide-tolerant genes were developed so that farmers could spray their fields to eliminate weeds without damaging the crop. Likewise, pest-resistant crops have been engineered to contain a gene for a protein from the soil bacterium
Publications: Glossary
biotechnology crops Crops improved with biological tools, usually genetic traits, More than one biotechnology trait in a single crop plant (for example,
http://www.monsanto.com/monsanto/us_ag/layout/pub/glossary.asp
U.S. Commercial Service Korea: Trade Regulations & Standards
Assessments for all other biotech crops were extended until February 26, 2005.Todate, twenty biotechnology crops and seven biotechnology additives have
http://www.buyusa.gov/korea/en/traderegulations.html

Extractions: Trade Barriers Import Requirements and Documentation ... Korea bound 92 percent of its tariff-line items as a result of the Uruguay Round negotiations with its average basic tariff at about 7.9 percent. Duties still remain very high on a large number of high-value agricultural and fisheries products. For example, Korea imposes tariff rates of 30-100 percent on many agricultural and horticultural products of interest to U.S. suppliers. Under WTO "Zero for Zero" initiatives, Korea is in the process of reducing tariffs to zero on most or all products in the following sectors: paper products, toys, steel, furniture, semiconductors, and farm equipment. Korea also maintains a tariff quota system designed to stabilize domestic commodity markets. Customs duties can be adjusted every six months within the limit of the basic rate plus or minus 40 percent. On December 16, 2004, the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE) released the 2005 list of products subject to adjustment tariffs and quota rates. A total of 46 agricultural and fishery products are subject to adjustment tariffs (18 products) and quota tariffs (28 products). In accordance with the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), Korea is reducing tariffs on 203 types of telecommunication and information related equipment to zero. The tariff reduction was completed for most tariffs in 2000, but implementation will be phased in for 10 categories (six by 2002 and four by 2004). Korea has also participated in the ITA - 2 negotiations aimed at eliminating tariffs on 108 other items with a target year of 2002.
6-Regulation: Spain: Biotechnology Coexistence Update
of adventitious material resulting from the biotechnology crops grown underthe presentlyproposed Decree, and to the labeling of biotechnology crops.
http://www.gene.ch/genet/2005/Aug/msg00008.html

Extractions: GENET archive [Index] [Thread] GENET-news - TITLE: Spain: Biotechnology coexistence update SOURCE: U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA/FAS GAIN Report SP5023 posted by SeedQuest, USA http://www.seedquest.com/News/releases/2005/july/12966.htm DATE: 28 Jul 2005 - archive: http://www.genet-info.org/ - *.........................................................................* please read the offical Spanish press release at: http://www.mapya.es/a_pag_principal/notas/pag.asp?codi=3116_AH190705 http://www.seedquest.com/News/releases/2005/july/12853.htm http://www.seedquest.com/News/releases/2005/july/12852.htm Green Peace labeled the Decree a "disservice to Spanish citizens...the minimum distance of 50 meters is absurd, since the pollen of transgenic corn can reach distances of up to 900 meters...the Decree shouldn't be limited to establishing a minimum distance...instead should establish sanctions on those that contaminate neighboring crops, as well as provide compensation for those that are affected." Original report in PDF format: http://www.fas.usda.gov/gainfiles/200507/146130388.pdf
7-Business: GM Crops: Industry 0 - Protesters 1
Although 44 per cent of Europeans believed medical biotechnology would the 2002 global acreage of biotechnology crops increased by 12 percent from 2001
http://www.gene.ch/genet/2003/Mar/msg00077.html

Extractions: GENET archive [Index] [Thread] - genet-news mailing list - PART I GENET-news TITLE: GM Crops: Industry - Protesters 1 SOURCE: The Independent, UK, by Severin Carrell http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/story.jsp?story=389788 DATE: Mar 23, 2003 archive: http://www.gene.ch/genet.html http://www.europabio.org/pages/ne_releases.asp DATE: Mar 21, 2003 archive: http://www.gene.ch/genet.html http://www.jrc.es/gmoreview.pdf For further information, contact; Adeline Farrelly, Tel: +32 2 739 1174 (Direct), Tel: +32 2 735 0313 e-mail: a.farrelly@europabio.org Simon Barber, Tel: +32 2 739 1172 (Direct), Mobile: +32 476 44 24 20 e-mail: s.barber@europabio.org Notes to Editors (1) EuropaBio has almost 40 corporate members operating worldwide and 21 national biotechnology associations representing some 1200 SMEs involved in research and development, testing, manufacturing and distribution of biotechnology products. EuropaBio, the voice of European bioindustries, aims to be a promoting force for biotechnology and to present its proposals to industry, politicians, regulators, NGOs, and the public at large. http://www.europabio.org
AgExporter: Agricultural Biotechnology Assistance With A Global Beach - USA
Full text of the article, Agricultural biotechnology assistance with a global of chemical inputs and greater insect resistanceof biotechnology crops.
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3723/is_2_14/ai_84455415

Extractions: Academy of Marketing Science Review Accounting Historians Journal, The Accounting History AgExporter ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Agricultural biotechnology assistance with a global beach - USA AgExporter Feb, 2002 by Steven D. Beasley Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. The United States has undertaken many efforts to increase an understanding of the use of biotechnology in agriculture. This article focuses on FAS' global biotechnology training and technical assistance program, funded by the Emerging Markets Program. Program activities-primarily technical workshops and seminars-are designed to improve understanding of the issues surrounding agricultural biotechnology in emerging markets across the globe.
Kraft Foods Inc. - Quality And Food Safety: Responsible Use Of Biotechnology - E
Do not allow partial approvals that permit crops intended for animal The US government has discontinued partial approvals of biotechnology crops,
http://www.kraft.com/responsibility/quality_food_biotechnology_safe.aspx

Extractions: Enhancing Safe Commercialization Taco Bell brand taco shells sold in the United States. The corn, known as StarLink, was inadvertently mixed with conventional corn in the supply chain, and subsequently incorporated into the corn flour used in our taco shells. When this was confirmed, we recalled the products. Fortunately, subsequent investigation by the US Centers for Disease Control failed to identify any evidence of allergic reactions in consumers. As a result of this experience, we made four recommendations to the US government to enhance the safe entry of biotechnology into the marketplace. plant-made pharmaceuticals
Taipei Times - Archives
The most popular biotechnology crops contain bacteria genes that make the plantsresistant to either bugs or weed killers. Developing Nations
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/worldbiz/archives/2005/01/14/2003219370

Extractions: Friday, Jan 14, 2005,Page 12 Farmers around the globe planting genetically engineered crops enjoyed another bumper harvest last year even as political and financial pressure mounted from skeptical consumers in Europe and pockets of the US, an industry-supported group said on Wednesday. Eight million farmers in 17 countries grew engineered crops on 80 million hectares last year, a 20 percent increase over the 66.8 million hectares recorded in 2003, according to a report released by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications. The report was paid for by two philanthropic groups. In 1996, the first year genetically modified crops were commercially available, about 1.72 million hectares were under biotechnology cultivation.
GeneWatch UK - Monsanto Internal Report Leaked To GeneWatch UK
of the potato technology transfer project and other biotechnology crops. the safety and benefits of biotechnology crops continue to progress.
http://www.genewatch.org/News/MonsRpt.htm
Globetechnology: The Good Found In GURTs
Almost 10 years of growing biotechnology crops has demonstrated huge environmentalbenefits, better yields and healthier food with absolutely no
http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050218.gtgurtfeb18/BNStory/

Extractions: Skip navigation News Investing Technology ... Investor Search Site More Search Options/Archives Search Tips Globeandmail.com Technology Article By ROBERT WAGER Friday, February 18, 2005 Updated at 4:13 PM EDT Special to Globe and Mail Update var szone="technology-hub"; var smode="bn"; var sloc="lower"; var sURL_hub="Technology"; var sarena="arena=Technology;"; a3=true;aW=300;aH=250;sBoxAd=true; Front Lines is a guest viewpoint section offering perspectives on current issues and events from people working on the front lines of Canada's technology industry. Robert Wager is a member of the Biology Department at Malaspina University College in Nanaimo, B.C. There is no such thing as risk-free anything. However, this fact does not stop some from demanding risk-free agricultural biotechnology. The controversies (mostly hypothetical) over genetically engineered (GE) crops and food never seem to end. As soon as one scare story is demonstrated to be false or highly unlikely, another floods the media. No doubt, this is by design. Canada recently stirred up a hornets nest when its representatives at the meeting of the U.N. Convention on Biodiversity in Bangkok called for the end to a de facto moratorium on the research and development of genetic use restriction technologies for genetically engineered crops. Genetic use restriction technologies or GURTs are systems designed to prevent the unwanted transfer of transgenes (the DNA engineered into GE plants) to other plants or the unauthorized propagation of transgenic crops. There are several different ways they work, but these systems have one thing in common. They all block the possibility of the engineered genes and traits from ending up elsewhere.
Biotechnology Of Food Crops In Developing Countries Edited By T. Hohn And K.M. L
Outlines books topics about how to network new findings and current plants being genetically engineered. Includes discussions of ethical and sociological issues.
http://www.chipsbooks.com/biotecfd.htm

Extractions: and K.M. Leisinger In this book experts present opportunities to improve the efficiency of conventional plant breeding programs also taking into account the ethical and sociopolitical aspects of these technologies. Contents Contribution of Genetic Engineering to the Fight Against Hunger in Developing Countries Networking Biotechnology Solutions with Developing Countries: The Mission and Strategy of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications Socio-ethical and Sociopolitical Reflections on the Application of Gene Technology in Developing Countries Gene Technology for Increased Rice Production in Developing Countries Biotechnology for Maize and Wheat Improvements in Developing Countries: Need, Reality or a Dream?
African Crop Improvement Website
Provides news and information on recent research and policy developments involving improvement of crops. Includes available grants, publications, training, and discussion forum.
http://www.africancrops.net

Extractions: AFRICANCROPS.NET A Website on Genetic Improvement of African Crops and Seed Systems Read the African Crops News Here Scientific Search: Scirus Google Scholar Research Themes Biotechnology Breeding Seed Systems CNN ... Discussion Forum Quick Info Links Biotech FAQs Glossary: USDS FAO Biotech in Africa Status 2003 l Biotech Statistics Economics of Biotech The Seed Industry GM food stories Biotech Networks AMMANET Maize Breeders NGICA (Cowpea) Asia Biotech Cassava Network AMBIONET Africa Rice Center Online Journals Electronic Journal of Biotechnology African Journal of Biotechnology Plant Physiology The Plant Cell African Journals Online ... AgBioForum Free Access Portals AGORA: 400 Journals BIOS.Net
The Biotechnology Information Resource
Includes links to webpages and publications that focus on genetically modified crops and animals, as well as environmental safety.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic/

Extractions: The AgNIC Partnership on Agricultural Biotechnology now replaces the BIC Web site as an active resource. AgNIC partners in collaboration are the University of Maryland Libraries and the National Agricultural Library (NAL) . This Biotechnology Information Resource will remain available for the forseeable future. (Note dated: 2002-11-22) Biosafety Library Economic Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology USDA ERS staff, ERS Ag Info Bulletin #762, March 2001 Genetically Modified Crops and Foods - American Medical Association, Council on Scientific Affairs (I-00) Biotechnology and Foods - Institute of Food Technologists issues overview (reports, papers, FAQs, links)
Seed Biotechnology Center
Promoting interaction between industry and the research and educational resources, in aspects such as plant breeding, genomics and regulating transgenic crops, at the University of California, Davis.
http://sbc.ucdavis.edu/
PG Economics Home Page
UK company specialising plant biotechnology, agricultural production systems, agricultural markets and policy. The site provides summaries of a number of papers considering aspects of genetically modified crops.
http://www.pgeconomics.co.uk/

Extractions: Home Search GM Crop News Who we are ... PG Economics Limited is a specialist provider of advisory and consultancy services to agriculture and other natural resource-based industries. Our specific areas of specialisation are plant biotechnology, agricultural production systems, agricultural markets and policy. The Company's two directors are Peter Barfoot and Graham Brookes who formed PG Economics in 1999. Both have worked at senior positions in agricultural consultancy and technology businesses. April 2005: Early adoption of GM technology would bring large benefits for Poland Recent papers: Details on recent projects and publications are presented on the website. In addition PG Economics has provided back ground information, reports and links on a number of current issues in relation to GM crops:
Linnaeus Plant Sciences Inc: - Engineering Industrial Oilseed Crops To Help Meet
biotechnology company developing castor oil seed crops, genetically engineered to produce petroleum substitutes. Includes scientific overview, and partnership opportunities for ricinoleic acid and motor oil in Vancouver, Canada.
http://www.linnaeus.net/

Extractions: Imagine teaching a plant how to make oils that can substitute for a variety of petroleum products. Not since crop plants were first domesticated have we been on the verge of a more significant technological advancement - the development of plants as miniature factories. At Linnaeus Plant Sciences we are engineering specialized plants to provide oils that can be used to replace entire families of petroleum-based industrial feedstocks.

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