Field testing genetically modified organisms : framework for decisions

Field testing genetically modified organisms framework for decisions

Provides an examination of the issues surrounding testing genetically modified organisms in the laboratory or the field and a practical framework for making decisions about organism release. This volume covers the characteristics of altered organisms, experience with releases, and issues as whether...

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Autor principal: National Research Council (U.S.) (author)
Autor Corporativo: National Research Council (U.S.), author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press 1989.
Materias:
Genetic engineering.
Molecular genetics.
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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 MODIFICATIONS
  • CLASSICAL TECHNIQUES
  • PLANT MODIFICATIONS-MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES
  • COMPARISON OF CLASSICAL AND MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES IN PLANTS
  • GENOME MODIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMSa CLASSICAL TECHNIQUES
  • GENOME MODIFICATION OF MICROORGANISMSa-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.

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