Publisher Summary This chapter discusses some selected methods for the detection and
assessment of ecological effects resulting from the release of genetically engineered …

The survival patterns of introduced bacteria, in particular fluorescent pseudomonads
(generally a progressive decline), in soil microcosms and field microplots is discussed. Soil …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the effects of genetically engineered
microorganisms on microbial populations and process in natural habitats. The chapter …

Recent research into the commercial exploitation of genetically engineered micro-organisms
(GEMs) in the environment, for bioremediation and improvement of plant growth and …

The release of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) into the environment has, as
its main aims, the benefits of improved agricultural yield and control of environmental …

The ability to monitor accurately genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) is critical in
determining their potential impact on a given environment. Many articles have delineated …

The application of genetically modified microorganisms (GEMMOs) in agriculture has great
possibilities. However, the lack of knowledge on the occurrence of unwanted effects on the …

This report summarizes and evaluates research from several laboratories that deals with the
detection of ecological effects induced through exposure of microbes or plants to genetically …

This review examines the potential for change in microbial diversity, with the emphasis on
bacteria, in soil resulting from the introduction of genetically engineered microorganisms …

As the use of biotechnology products, such as genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs),
in the environment might bring about undesirable ecological effects, it is important that the …