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Commercialization of transgenic plants: Potential ecological risks.

Authors :
Snow, Allison A.
Palma, Pedro Moran
Source :
BioScience; Feb97, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p86-96, 11p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines the potential ecological risks of transgenic or genetically-altered crops in the United States. Transgenic crops already approved for use; Field tests of transgenic plants; Types; Genetically engineered traits; Insect and disease resistance; Herbicide and stress tolerance; Crop-to-wild hybridization; Evolution of persistent pests; Ecological impact of insect-resistant plants; Proposals for future research.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00063568
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
BioScience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9702241626
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1313019