Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants: Science and Regulation - Hardcover

National Research Council; Board On Agriculture And Natural Resources; Committee On Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0309069300 ISBN 13: 9780309069304

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2000

Synopsis

This book explores the risks and benefits of crops that are genetically modified for pest resistance, the urgency of establishing an appropriate regulatory framework for these products, and the importance of public understanding of the issues. The committee critically reviews federal policies toward transgenic products, the 1986 coordinated framework among the key federal agencies in the field, and rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency for regulation of plant pesticides. This book provides detailed analyses of: * Mechanisms and results of genetic engineering compared to conventional breeding for pest resistance. * Review of scientific issues associated with transgenic pest-protected plants, such as allergenicity, impact on nontarget plants, evolution of the pest species, and other concerns. * Overview of regulatory framework and its use of scientific information with suggestions for improvements.

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Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309069300
• ISBN 13: 9780309069304
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288