Field testing genetically modified organisms : framework for decisions / Committee on Scientific Evaluation of the Introduction of Genetically Modified Microorganisms and Plants into the Environment, Board on Biology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council.

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Corporate Author:	National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Biology. Committee on Scientific Evaluation of the Introduction of Genetically Modified Microorganisms and Plants into the Environment
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1989.
Subjects:	Genetic engineering. Plant genetic engineering. Microbial genetic engineering. Transgenic organisms. Risk assessment. Risk management. risk assessment. risk management. SCIENCE > Biotechnology. Transgenic organisms Risk management Risk assessment Genetic engineering Microbial genetic engineering Plant genetic engineering
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Table of Contents:

""Field Testing Genetically Modified Organisms: Framework for Decisions""; ""Copyright""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""1 Executive Summary ""; ""PLANTS""; ""MICROORGANISMS""; ""FRAMEWORK""; ""2 Introduction ""; ""THE GENETIC MODIFICATION OF ORGANISMS: MERGING CLASSICAL AND MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES""; ""PLANT MODIFICATIONSâ€?CLASSICAL TECHNIQUES""; ""PLANT MODIFICATIONSâ€?MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES""; ""COMPARISON OF CLASSICAL AND MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES IN PLANTS""; ""GENOME MODIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMSâ€?CLASSICAL TECHNIQUES""; ""GENOME MODIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMSâ€?MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES""
COMPARISON OF CLASSICAL AND MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES IN MICROORGANISMSSUMMARY
3 Past Experience with Genetic Modification of Plants and Their Introduction into the Environment
TYPES OF GENETIC MODIFICATION IN PLANTS
Classical Techniques of Genetic Modification of Plants
Cellular Techniques of Genetic Modification of Plants
Molecular Techniques of Genetic Modification of Plants
THE RESULTS OF GENETIC MODIFICATION
Increased Yield and Increased Reliability of Performance
MODIFICATIONS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PERSISTENCE
Degree of Domestication
Plant HabitAdaptability, Range of Habitats
CASE STUDIES OF INTRODUCED CROPS
Soybean
Canola
Potato
Maize (Corn)
PAST EXPERIENCE WITH CONFINEMENT
SUMMARY POINTS
4 Enhanced Weediness: A Major Environmental Issue
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE INTRODUCTION OF EXOTIC PLANTS AND GENETICALLY MODIFIED PLANTS
Ecological Implications of Introducing Plants with Many New Traits
Ecologically Important Changes that Result from Small Genetic Alterations
THE ABILITY OF CROPS TO REVERT TO A WILD OR WEEDY CONDITION
HYBRIDIZATION BETWEEN CROPS AND THEIR WILD RELATIVESSUMMARY POINTS
5 Past Experience with the Introduction of Modified Plants: Molecular Genetic Techniques
PROPERTIES OF MOLECULAR GENETIC MODIFICATIONS
Methods of Gene Introduction
Genetic Stability of the Alteration
Types of Genetic Alterations
CASE STUDIES OF PLANTS MODIFIED BY MOLECULAR GENETIC TECHNIQUES
Stability of Inserted Genes
Undesirable Alteration of Plant Phenotype
Environmental Impact on Nontarget Species
Potential for Weediness
Specific Examples
SUMMARY POINTS
6 Conclusions and Recommendations: Plants WHAT DOES PAST EXPERIENCE TEACH US?
About Introductions
About Genetic Modification
About Weeds
CONTROL AND CONFINEMENT OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED PLANT VARIETIES
LARGE-SCALE INTRODUCTIONS AND COMMERCIALIZATION
A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING RISK
GEOGRAPHIC FRAME OF REFERENCE
OVERSIGHT CONSIDERATIONS
7 Past Experience with the Introduction of Microorganisms into the Environment
HISTORY OF BENEFICIAL USES OF MICROORGANISMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE
Food Production
Agriculture

Field testing genetically modified organisms : framework for decisions / Committee on Scientific Evaluation of the Introduction of Genetically Modified Microorganisms and Plants into the Environment, Board on Biology, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council.

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