Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms, Volume 2 A Case Study of Bt Cotton in Brazil
Edited by A Hilbeck, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETHZ, Switzerland, D A Andow, Professor of Insect Ecology, University of Minnesota, USA, E M G Fontes, Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Brazil
Main Description
Many international forums have identified the need for comprehensive, scientific methods for the pre-release testing and post-release monitoring of transgenic plants to ensure their environmental safety and sustainable use. In response to this requirement, a GMO Guidelines Project was established under the aegis of the International Organization for Biological Control, to develop biosafety testing guidelines for transgenic plants. This second volume focuses on transgenic cotton in Brazil and addresses both environmental and agricultural impacts. It draws out some general risk assessment guidelines and demonstrates the need for case-by-case analysis.
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Researchers in crop science, biotechnology, ecology, pest management and policy analysis.
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