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Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants:

Science and Regulation

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Size: 292 pages, 6 x 9

Publication Year:2000

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Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants, National Research Council
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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 ...
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"The Official Word on a controversial issue."
--Future Survey, October 2000

"We can only join the National Academy Press in mentioning 'Clearing up misconceptions and offering clear guidance, this book will be immediately important to anyone concerned about the ...
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Front Matter	i-xxiv
Executive Summary	1-18	(skim)
1. Introduction and Background	19-39	(skim)
2. Potential Environmental and Human Health Implications of Pest-Protected Plants	40-103	(skim)
3. Crossroads of Science and Oversight	104-143	(skim)
4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Current Regulatory Framework	144-181	(skim)
References	182-208	(skim)
Appendix A: Costs of Regulating Transgenic Pest-Protected Plants	209-237	(skim)
Appendix B: Example of Data Submitted to Federal Agencies	238-240	(skim)
Appendix C: Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants Public Workshop	241-245	(skim)
Appendix D: Acronyms	246-246	(skim)
Appendix E: Scientific and Common Names	247-248	(skim)
Appendix F: Committee and Staff Biographical Information	249-254	(skim)
Index	255-264	(skim)

Description

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.

Reviews

"The Official Word on a controversial issue."
--Future Survey, October 2000

"We can only join the National Academy Press in mentioning 'Clearing up misconceptions and offering clear guidance, this book will be immediately important to anyone concerned about the transgenic issue'."
-- Plant Science, March 2002

"...a dispassionate and authoritative review... a refreshing change from the 'soundbite' science that sometimes accompanies the GMO debate."
-- Biological Agriculture & Horticulture, 2001

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