101. National Centre For Biotechnology Education | Genetically Modified Food It aims to encourage biotechnology education at all levels. The scientificevidence has been mixed some GM crops would appear to have an adverse effect http://www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk/NCBE/GMFOOD/menu.html

Introduction Technology Issues Regulations Case studies Timeline Publications The archive Links to other sites Following the recent decision of Bayer CropScience to withdraw its herbicide-tolerant fodder maize, Chardon LL, the soonest we are likely to see commercial cultivation of any GM crop in the UK is 2008. This mini-site examines the history of GM food in the UK. TOMATO FIRST In February 1996, J. Sainsbury and Safeway Stores in the United Kingdom introduced Europe's first genetically-modified food product. The modified tomatoes were grown in America, but they had been developed in the UK at Nottingham University and at Zeneca Seeds, based in Bracknell. The two retailers did everything you might expect of responsible firms: they labelled the tins very clearly, even though there was no legal obligation at that time for them to do so; they made sure that an alternative non-GM product was always available alongside the modified one; and additional information was available in leaflets in the stores and a telephone help line. Rather than avoiding publicity they encouraged it, in newspaper and magazine articles and in radio interviews. The Consumers' Association applauded this approach and sales of the product were brisk. If there can be said to be a 'right' way of introducing such a product, this came pretty close. Three years later, almost to the day, everything changed. Friends of the Earth held a press conference at the House of Commons, highlighting the preliminary findings of a small-scale study in which rats had been fed GM potatoes. Arpad Pusztai's research had not at the time been published, and the

102. Bacillus Thuringiensis - Sharing Its Natural Talent With Crops This fourmodule curriculum was prepared by the Office of biotechnology at The curriculum has four modules that discuss the science behind Bt crops; http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/publications/bt_curriculum/

Bacillus thuringiensis Sharing Its Natural Talent With Crops Cover photos by Keith Weller and Scott Bauer, ARS-USDA. This four-module curriculum was prepared by the Office of Biotechnology at Iowa State University and published by ISU Extension for high school teachers or extension educators to use with grades 9-12 or adult audiences. DNA from the naturally-occuring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis has been incorporated to produce resistance to certain insects in crops such as corn and cotton. The curriculum has four modules that discuss the science behind Bt crops; specific Bt crops; production issues; and ethical, social, and legal issues. Each module is designed to be used independently or with the other modules. For educators, each module contains background information, lesson plans, Internet resources, and overhead transparency masters. Informational and activity handouts that can be photocopied for students are included. here To order a CD or printed copy of the curriculum, contact Iowa State's Extension Distribution Center Front cover (1.2 MB)

103. 40 Case Studies - National Center For Food And Agriculture Policy Plant biotechnology Current and Potential Impact For Improving Pest Individual case studies are available below, arranged by crop or by state. http://www.ncfap.org/40CaseStudies.htm

Home About NCFAP Contact Us News Research Areas Biotechnology U.S. Biotechnology European Biotechnology Pesticides ... Mailing Lists About NCFAP Board of Trustees Annual Report Overview/Funders Staff Bios ... Contact Plant Biotechnology: Current and Potential Impact For Improving Pest Management In U.S. Agriculture: An Analysis of 40 Case Studies Leonard P. Gianessi, Cressida S. Silvers, Sujatha Sankula and Janet E. Carpenter June 2002 Press Release (288 kb pdf file) Infographic (1.15 Mb pdf file) The complete study consists of an Executive Summary, Main Report and the individual case studies, which are available in one-page summaries and full case studies. Individual case studies are available below, arranged by crop or by state Executive Summary (335 kb pdf file) Executive Summary (Espanol) (303 kb doc file) Synopsis of the Executive Summary (Italiano) (32 kb doc file) Main Report (724 kb pdf file) Case Studies by Crop Case# Crop Type Summary Case Study Papaya Viral Resistant (40 kb pdf file) (62 kb pdf file) Squash Viral Resistant (46 kb pdf file) (94 kb pdf file) Peanut Viral Resistant (48 kb pdf file) (65 kb pdf file) Peanut Insect Resistant (46 kb pdf file) (65 kb pdf file) Tomato

104. Foodfuture: Balancing The Debate On GM: Home Making crops resistant to insects and diseases could lead to increased yields.more Do GM crops mean less pesticides? Are GM foods safe? http://www.foodfuture.org.uk/

About foodfuture Farming Past and Present Current Developments Concerns About GM ... Resources Can GM clean up contaminated land? Micro-organisms and plants can be used to make contaminated soil safe. [more] What about organic food? Organic farming has to be included when we consider the future of farming and food? [more] Will they damage the environment? Many consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of growing GM crops. [more] Can GM improve food quality? Foods higher in protein, vitamins and minerals are currently being developed. [more] food future is produced by the Food and Drink Federation MM_preloadImages('/images/contact_on.gif','/images/help_on.gif','/images/site_map_on.gif','/images/home_on.gif'); MM_preloadImages('/images/home_q_1_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_2_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_3_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_4_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_5_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_6_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_7_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_8_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_9_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_10_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_11_text_on.gif','/images/home_q_12_text_on.gif','/images/teachers_pack-on.gif');

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