Environmental effects of transgenic plants : the scope and adequacy of regulation / Committee on Environmental Impacts Associated with Commercialization of Transgenic Plants, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Environmental Impacts Associated with Commercialization of Transgenic Plants.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transgenic plants--Risk assessment.

Transgenic plants.

Agricultural biotechnology--Environmental aspects.

Agricultural biotechnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, c2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Transgenic crops offer the promise of increased agricultural productivity and better quality foods. But they also raise the specter of harmful environmental effects. In this new book, a panel of experts examines: Similarities and differences between crops developed by conventional and transgenic methods Potential for commercialized transgenic crops to change both agricultural and nonagricultural landscapes How well the U.S. government is regulating transgenic crops to avoid any negative effects. Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants provides a wealth of information about transgenic processes, previous experience with the introduction of novel crops, principles of risk assessment and management, the science behind current regulatory schemes, issues in monitoring transgenic products already on the market, and more. The book discusses public involvement "and public confidence "in biotechnology regulation. And it looks to the future, exploring the potential of genetic engineering and the prospects for environmental effects.

Contents:

Front Matter

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contents

Executive Summary

1 Ecological, Genetic, and Social Factors Affecting Environmental Assessment of Transgenic Plants

2 Scientific Assumptions and Premises Underpinning the Regulation and Oversight of Environmental Risks of Transgenic Plants

3 APHIS Regulatory Policy for Transgenic Organisms

4 Case Studies of APHIS Assessments

5 Analysis of APHIS Assessments

6 Postcommercialization Testing and Monitoring for Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants

7 The Future of Agricultural Biotechnology

References

A Workshop to Assess the Regulatory Oversight of GM Crops and the Next Generation of Genetic Modifications for Crop Plants

B Workshop Presenters/Panelists

C "Dear Colleague" Letter

D "Dear Colleague Letter" Recipients

About the Authors

Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-286) and index.

ISBN:

9786610184071

9780309170178

0309170176

9781280184079

1280184078

9780309509176

0309509173

OCLC:

55641325