The risks of introducing the GE American chestnut into forests are numerous and difficult to assess, and regulatory agencies are ill-equipped to evaluate a GE forest tree intended for deliberate spread through wild forests. […]
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This article discusses attempts to promote forest health in the US with genetically engineered trees, warning of the potentially irreversible impacts on forest ecosystems and the communities they support. […] This article updates on GE trees developments worldwide and warns of the risk of GE trees, including GMO contamination spreading from GE trees into native forests, which would be irreversible. […] The Center for Food Safety flags the need for caution as the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers approving the unrestricted planting of the country’s first genetically engineered forest tree. […] Consumer advocates and environmentalists highlight concerns over the US government’s pending approval of a genetically modified eucalyptus tree. […] This report examines the current status of GE trees and their potential use as a bioenergy feedstock. […] Economic benefits generated by the use of GM grasses could be gained with using a less controversial non-GM technique. […] Scientific evidence suggests that biocontainment will not work to prevent the genes from GE trees from escaping. […] A briefing highlighting the issues surrounding transgenic trees. […] GE trees are gaining popularity in many countries for purposes such as to address deforestation or for biofuel. But some scientists and environmentalist have serious ecological and safety concerns. […] |
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