Genetic Engineering And Crop Protection

Author : National Research Council,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-08-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309172127

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Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants by National Research Council,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants Pdf

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.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309437387

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Genetically Engineered Crops by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects Pdf

Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not reaching its potential to improve human health and the environment because of stringent regulations and reduced public funding to develop products offering more benefits to society. While the debate about these and other questions related to the genetic engineering techniques of the first 20 years goes on, emerging genetic-engineering technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. Genetically Engineered Crops builds on previous related Academies reports published between 1987 and 2010 by undertaking a retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops and to anticipate what emerging genetic-engineering technologies hold for the future. This report indicates where there are uncertainties about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other impacts of GE crops and food, and makes recommendations to fill gaps in safety assessments, increase regulatory clarity, and improve innovations in and access to GE technology.

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309166157

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Safety of Genetically Engineered Foods by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Food and Nutrition Board,Board on Life Sciences,Committee on Identifying and Assessing Unintended Effects of Genetically Engineered Foods on Human Health Pdf

Assists policymakers in evaluating the appropriate scientific methods for detecting unintended changes in food and assessing the potential for adverse health effects from genetically modified products. In this book, the committee recommended that greater scrutiny should be given to foods containing new compounds or unusual amounts of naturally occurring substances, regardless of the method used to create them. The book offers a framework to guide federal agencies in selecting the route of safety assessment. It identifies and recommends several pre- and post-market approaches to guide the assessment of unintended compositional changes that could result from genetically modified foods and research avenues to fill the knowledge gaps.

Author : Helmut Willinger
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-10-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471382841

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Genetic Engineering and Crop Protection by Helmut Willinger Pdf

The introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops—has accelerated over the last decade, and the transgenic seed market is predicted to reach $20 billion by the year 2010. This 218-page study examines key GM products developed for herbicide tolerance, insect control, and disease resistance, and the penetration that each has made into the market. It covers emerging GM technologies and points the way toward the most promising research, with a full review of the key players in molecular biology. The report includes a full discussion of the controversy that surrounds aspects of GM technology and the impact that regulation has had on its market presence.

Author : O Kaul
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482294378

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Transgenic Crop Protection by O Kaul Pdf

This book focuses on critical issues in the development of transgenic crops, their problems and prospects, both in developed and developing countries. It deals with genetically-modified herbicide tolerant crops and transgenic crops that resist diseases.

Author : G. Marshall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401112482

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Molecular Biology in Crop Protection by G. Marshall Pdf

Few individuals can be unmoved by the impact of molecular biology. Advances in the discipline over four decades have progressed at a rate unrivalled in other scientific areas. In its formative years, molecular biology examined the chemical and physical structures of biological molecules, subsequently elucidated the nature and function of DNA and evolved into molecular genetics. From this exponential growth of scientific knowledge, tremendous opportunities were created for the application of molecular approaches to solve problems in applied biology. This book describes the new productive association between novel state of-the-art molecular biology and crop protection, a discipline with a sound heritage in traditional applied biology and chemistry. Never before has crop protection faced such diverse challenges. It is charged with improving global food supplies and with the pressure of population increases of one billion in the next decade. But to consider protection of crops simply in terms of weed, pest and disease control would be a gross oversimplification of the mission. Rather, crop protectionists must develop measures which will maintain crop yield and quality without harm to the environment. Chemical, cultural and biological approaches to crop protection must also fulfil evolving legislative demands and address the issues which confer public acceptability.

Author : A. M. R. Gatehouse,V. A. Hilder,D. Boulter
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015029296442

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Plant Genetic Manipulation for Crop Protection by A. M. R. Gatehouse,V. A. Hilder,D. Boulter Pdf

Most estimates of the total loss of worldwide agricultural production to pests, pathogens and weeds suggest figures of between 20 and 40 percent. A major goal therefore in current plant biotechnology is the modification of plant genomes to produce crops with enhanced resistance to pests, pathogens and herbicides. This will permit crop protection with reduced levels of application of chemical insecticides and fungicides, and the more selective use of herbicides. This book reviews our current knowledge of this rapidly advancing field and will be of great interest to plant biotechnologists and genetic engineers, as well as workers in plant pathology or agricultural entomology wishing to keep abreast of the subject.

Author : G. W. Lycett,D. Grierson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483100111

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Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants by G. W. Lycett,D. Grierson Pdf

Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants is a proceeding of The 49th Nottingham Easter School in Agricultural Science, which was held at Sutton Bonington on April 17-21, 1989. This symposium discussed progress in the generation of crop species resistant to herbicides, viruses, and insects. The book discusses topics such as the genetic manipulation in plants; genetic engineering of crops for insect and herbicide resistance; the expression of heat shock gene in transgenic plants; and tuber-specific gene expression. The book also covers topics such as regulation of gene expression in transgenic tomato plants; the molecular biology of pea seed development; and the regulatory elements of maize storage protein genes. The text is recommended for experts in the field of botany, agriculture, and genetics who would like to know more about the improvement of crop plants through genetics.

Author : Stephen Nottingham
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1842770373

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Genescapes by Stephen Nottingham Pdf

This book introduces the lay reader to the ecological risks associated with transgenic organisms. Genetic engineering could make a valuable contribution within agriculture, although the initial promise of more abundant food, produced in an environmentally friendly manner, is not being fulfilled. Instead the technology is being promoted at the expense of sustainable alternatives that have fewer environmental and social costs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781601073822

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Plant Genetic Engineering and Intellectual Property Protection by Anonim Pdf

A basic discussion of patent rights as they apply to genetically engineered plants, presented in the context of conventional plant breeding.

Author : B. N. Prasad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B3877050

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Role of Biotechnology in Agriculture by B. N. Prasad Pdf

In the context of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries.

Author : National Research Council,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309069304

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Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants by National Research Council,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants Pdf

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.

Author : W. S. Pierpoint,Peter R. Shewry
Publisher : British Crop Protection
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89058889700

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Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants for Resistance to Pests and Diseases by W. S. Pierpoint,Peter R. Shewry Pdf

Author : Board on Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1984-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : NAP:14288

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Genetic Engineering of Plants by Board on Agriculture Pdf

Plant scientists and science policymakers from government, private companies, and universities met at a convocation on the genetic engineering of plants. During the convocation, researchers described some of the ways genetic engineering may be used to address agricultural problems. Policymakers delineated and debated changes in research funding and training necessary to realize this potential. In addition, various speakers urged new collaborative efforts among basic scientists and plantbreeders. This book, intended to serve as an introduction and guide for those who wish to follow the development of this promising new technology, summarizes these discussions. Sections in the book focus on topics and issues related to: (1) crop improvement; (2) gene transfer; (3) genetic engineering as a tool for fundamental plant science; (4) somatic cell genetics; (5) applications of biotechnology to agricultural problems (including herbicide resistance, bioengineered microorganisms used to combat plant diseases, and nitrogen fixation); (6) policy and institutional considerations; (7) university-industry relations (considering university concerns, industry concerns, and a three-way cooperative program in New York); (8) safety regulations; and (9) patents. (JN)

Author : Roger Hull,George T. Tzotzos,Graham Head
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080920764

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Genetically Modified Plants by Roger Hull,George T. Tzotzos,Graham Head Pdf

A transgenic organism is a plant, animal, bacterium, or other living organism that has had a foreign gene added to it by means of genetic engineering. Transgenic plants can arise by natural movement of genes between species, by cross-pollination based hybridization between different plant species (which is a common event in flowering plant evolution), or by laboratory manipulations by artificial insertion of genes from another species. Methods used in traditional breeding that generate transgenic plants by non-recombinant methods are widely familiar to professional plant scientists, and serve important roles in securing a sustainable future for agriculture by protecting crops from pest and helping land and water to be used more efficiently.There is worldwide interest in the biosafety issues related to transgenic crops because of issues such as increased pesticide use, increased crop and weed resistance to pesticides, gene flow to related plant species, negative effects on nontarget organisms, and reduced crop and ecosystem diversity. This book is intended to provide the basic information for a wide range of people involved in the release of transgenic crops. These will include scientists and researchers in the initial stage of developing transgenic products, industrialists, and decision makers. It will be of particular interest to plant scientists taking up biotechnological approaches to agricultural improvement for developing nations. Discusses traditional and future technology for genetic modification Compares conventional non-GM approaches and genetic modification Presents a risk assessment methodology for GM techniques Details mitigation techniques for human and environmental effects