Ecological monitoring of genetically modified crops : a workshop summary / / by Robert Pool and Joan Esnayra; Board of Biology, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Research Council

• Pubblicazione: Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 2001
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xiv, 59 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Crops - Genetics; Plant genetics - Environmental aspects; Plant population genetics - Environmental aspects; Crops - Environmental aspects
• Altri autori: PoolRobert <1955-> EsnayraJoan
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di contenuto: Front Matter -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction: Keeping Watch on Genetically Modified Crops -- The Rationale for Ecological Monitoring -- Scientific Issues in Ecological Monitoring -- Policy Issues in Modeling -- APPENDIX A Agenda -- APPENDIX B: Biographies of Invited Speakers.
• Sommario/riassunto: Proponents of agricultural biotechnology believe that genetically modified (GM) crops have the potential to provide great ecological benefits, such as reduced pesticide and land use, as well as agricultural benefits. However, given the rapid emergence of commercial GM crops and the likely increase in their use, many groups have raised concerns about the potential unintended, adverse ecological effects of these crops. Some ecological concerns are enhanced development of pest resistance, crosspollination with wild relatives, and reductions in beneficial insects or birds. Ecological Monitoring of Genetically Modified Crops considers the latest in monitoring methods and technologies and to asks-What are the challenges associated with monitoring for ecological effects of GM crops? Is ongoing ecological monitoring of GM crops a useful and informative activity? If so, how should scientifically rigorous monitoring be carried out in the variety of ecological settings in which GM crops are grown?
• Titolo autorizzato: Ecological monitoring of genetically modified crops
• ISBN: 0-309-17117-2; 0-309-51342-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910957212803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II