Genetic Modification of Crops

• New way to genetically modify crops without transferring genes across species is developed

• Gene Transfer in the Environment:  What can be done to prevent GMO crops from
  cross-pollinating with non-GMO crops?

• GMO Testing Hurdles: Detecting the presence of genetically modified food may be more challenging than legislators expect.

• GMO Sunflowers on the Horizon 

• Two-for-one special: industrial enzymes and food grown in one plant

• Genetic Engineering: Seeds of Dispute   Bungles and mix-ups throughout 2000 did little to allay public fears of genetically modified crops. (New Scientists 12/21/00)

• Debate: Genetically Modified Food  Effects, benefits, and risks are discussed, plus links to many good internet sites

• Does planting GMO seed boost farmers' profits

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