Genetically modified pest-protected plants
Subtitle: science and regulation
By: Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Research Council.
Contributors: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants.
Publisher: National Academy Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
Subjects: Transgenic plants -- Risk assessment; Plants -- Disease and pest resistance -- Genetic aspects
Description: "This timely 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.".

"Also included is a critical review of the federal policies toward transgenic products, the 1986 coordinated framework among the key federal agencies in the field, and the rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency for regulation of plant pesticides." "Case studies explore the commercial production and oversight of transgenic crops, including "Bt" crops, the most widely used transgenic pest-protected plants.".

"Clearing up misconceptions and offering clear guidance, Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants will be immediately important to anyone concerned about the issues of transgenic crops."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.