safe and rational deployment of Bacillus thuringiensis genes in crop plants: conclusions and recommendations of OECD workshop on ecological implications of transgenic crops containing Bt toxin genes

• Published in: Biocontrol science and technology Vol. 4; no. 4; pp. 399 - 403
• Main Authors: Hokkanen, H.M.T, Wearing, C.H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1994
• Subjects: bacterial toxins; biosafety; genes; guidelines; insect control; transgenic plants

This workshop focused on the ecological implications of transgenic crops containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) genes. An important objective was to derive conclusions and recommendations concerning the safe and rational deployment of Bt genes in crop plants. There were extensive general discussions...