Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2008

Journal or Book Title

Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – SGGW

Volume

29

First Page

7

Last Page

17

Abstract

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) maize genetically engineered for insect resistance has been commercially available in the United States since 1996. Bt maize has been popular with most U.S. growers because it provides economic advantages and reduces the reliance on chemical insecticides. Prior to commercialization all genetically-engineered (GE) crops go through a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation by three U.S. government agencies to demonstrate their safety to the environment and human and animal health. This paper focuses on improving methods to evaluate possible non-target effects of GE crops, which should be helpful to scientists in countries that are considering the use of GE crops.

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This article is from Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW; 29 (2008); 7-17

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en

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