Abstract

Reference: Dale et al, 2002.
Title: Potential for the environmental impact of transgenic crops
Authors: Dale, P.J., Clarke, B. and Fontes, E.M.G.
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
Publication details:  Nature Biotechnology, Vol. 20, June 2002, pp 567- 574
Web site: http://biotech.nature.com

This article reviews how changes in agricultural practice associated with the introduction of particular genetically modified (GM) crops might directly and indirectly impact the environment.  The authors can find no compelling scientific arguments to demonstrate that GM crops are innately different from non-GM crops.  The kinds of potential impacts of GM crops fall into classes familiar from the cultivation of non-GM crops (e.g. invasiveness, weediness, toxicity, or biodiversity).  It is likely, however, that the novelty of some of the products of GM crop improvement will present new challenges and perhaps opportunities to manage particular crops in creative ways.

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