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SUMMARY:GM Crops - There are a lot of them About! - Prof. Nigel Halford
DTSTART:20070501T190000Z
DTEND:20070501T200000Z
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DESCRIPTION:In the mid-1990s plant biotechnology burst onto the scene in w
 orld agriculture\, beginning a second 'green revolution' and precipitating
  one of the great public debates of our time.  In this lecture\, genetical
 ly modified (GM) crops will be defined\, establishing what distinguishes G
 M crops from other crops.  The GM crops that are currently in commercial u
 se and the impact that they have had on world agriculture will be describe
 d\, contrasting the development and use of the technology in the Americas\
 , Asia and Europe. The traits of herbicide tolerance\, insect resistance\,
  virus resistance\, increased shelf life and modified oil profile will be 
 covered in detail.  The GM crops that are currently under development\, fr
 om improved nutritional content\, such as high vitamin A rice\, to salt an
 d drought tolerance will be discussed.  \n\nThe issues of safety and regul
 ation that have dogged the development of plant biotechnology\, particular
 ly in Europe\, will be addressed\, highlighting the difficulties that scie
 ntists face in participating in an emotive public debate.
LOCATION:Pharmacology Lecture Theatre\, Tennis Court Road
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