GMO's in integrated plant production

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GMO's in integrated plant production

Organization: IOBC/WPRS
Group Type: Methods Oriented

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Genetically modified (GM) crops are grown commercially on steadily increasing areas worldwide. The two traits that have been commercialized today are insect resistance through the expression of cry genes derived from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt-crops) and herbicide tolerance (HT crops). The sustainable deployment of these GM crops and their potential environmental impact is hotly discussed both within the scientific community as well as in the public. The working group aims to provide a platform for open discussions among the different parties involved, namely public sector scientist, industry scientist, regulators, decision makers and NGOs. Below are the objectives of the WG as they have been set at the kick-off meeting at which the WG was established (see Profile 34): 1. Exchange and dissemination of scientific knowledge on the ecological impact of genetically modified organisms 2. Evaluate the compatibility and integration of genetically modified organisms with biological control and IPM 3. Resistance management of the target organisms 4. Development and harmonisation of methods for testing the ecological impact of genetically modified organisms