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(More customer reviews)The product of the Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants' inquiries into 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 involved with transgenic crops, this critically important report is an invaluable and timely addition to agricultural and genetic science studies collections. Genetically Modified Pest-protected Plants also includes a critical review of the federal polices toward transgenic products, the 1986 coordinated framework among the key federal agencies in the field, and the rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency for regulation of plant pesticides. Case studies explore the commercial production and oversight of transgenic crops including the most widely used "Bt" transgenic pest-protected plants. This is a seminal, benchmark publication that is highly recommended reading for agricultural students and family farmers, agribusiness professionals, governmental policy makers, public health advocates.
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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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