Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants: Science and Regulation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780309069304)

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.

Author: National Research Council,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resourc,Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-P
ISBN-10: 0309069300
ISBN-13: 9780309069304
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 09/23/2000
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.31h x 6.22w x 0.92d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2001 pg. 121