The environmental and ecological concerns potentially associated with GM crops are evaluated prior to their release. In addition, monitoring and good agricultural systems are in place to detect and minimize potential risks. Comparisons among GM, conventional , and other agricultural practices, such as organic farming, will bring to light the relative risks and benefits of adopting GM crops.
Subject:
genetically modified : GM pesticides herbicide tolerance insect resistance biotechnology Bacillus thuringiensis : Bt biodiversity risk assessment
Material : biotech
Serial Title : Pocket K
Publisher : ISAAA-SEAsia Center,
Publication Date : June 2002
PR-MS
2002
BIC284
SEARCA Library
Printed