In 1989, a research program was initiated in Sweden to study the ecological risks following
release of transgenic organisms. This paper presents a strategy for ecological risk …

Applications to release genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment, usually
the agricultural environment, are increasing exponentially. Many involve crop plants that are …

Deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) may contribute to sustainable
development, world food supplies and economic prosperity. On the other hand …

The purpose of this book is to investigate the suitability and applicability of available
methods for analyzing the human and ecological risks involved in the release of genetically …

Current biotechnology techniques permit the possibility of developing microorganisms for
use in making a change in the environment. These organisms interact with more than one …

In order to develop criteria for the assessment of releases of genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) into the environment in Austria, Austrian scientists and government experts …

Issues of safety and risk have taken the foreground in discussions on the deliberate release
of genetically modified organisms. In most cases, the organisms being introduced into the …

Scientists in academia and industry concur that appropriate oversight and regulation for
biotechnology are in the best interests of society. Field trials have not resulted in any …

The emphasis of this paper is on the kind of ecological process that might lead to
unintentional, negative long-term impacts on ecosystems resulting from the introduction of …

European Community Regulation for the Use and Release of Genetically Modified
Organisms (GMOs) in the Environment Page 1 Molecular Ecology of Rhizosphere M iawe …