Genetic Modification

• Society: Issues: Science and Technology: Biotechnology: Genetics: Genetically Modified Food  (48)

Bacillus Thuringiensis in GMO Crops - Describes the benefits and risks associated with using Bt proteins in farming and using Bt genes in GMO crops to manufacture the natural insecticide. Features history, how it works, and safety.

Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems for African Crops - BBSS - Provides news and information on recent research and policy developments involving improvement of crops. Includes available grants, publications, training, and discussion forum.

Crop Biotech Net - Information service that provides regular updates and information about the global status of crop biotechnology, products and issues, regular news, communication materials, and links to other information sources.

Designer Seeds - Explores recent advances in the genetic engineering of plants, that have developed crops genetically endowed not only to resist damage from insects but also to be resistant to herbicides.

Genetically Modified Rice - Offers a basic overview incorporating both potential benefits and risks as well as a basic description of the modification method used .

Ohio State University's Plant Transformation Laboratory - Studies and refines methods of crop plant transformation. Includes transgenic soybean and wheat, laboratory images, and related links.

Transgenic Crops - Features information about transgenic crops, also known as genetically modified organisms, GMOs, or GM crops. Includes links to other resources on the technology and issues surrounding transgenic crops .