Effects of Bt Transgene Proteins on Ladybirds

Bt proteins are expressed by several transgenic crop plants to control certain pests, but nontarget organisms such as ladybirds also can be exposed. Implications of results of study for ladybird populations are discussed. […]

Report: Failure to Yield

For years the biotechnology industry has trumpeted that it will feed the world, promising that its genetically engineered crops will produce higher yields. That promise has proven to be empty, says UCS. […]

Transgenic crops: a questionable option?

The article provides an overview of the GM scene in India, while placing GM crops in a global context. […]

Ecotoxicological Assessment of the Effects of Glyphosate and Chlorpyrifos in an Argentine Soya Field

The study investigated the potential effects of two Bt corn lines and their plant residues on a group of beneficial plant symbionts fundamental for soil fertility. […]

Experimental Systems to Monitor the Impact of Transgenic Corn on Keystone Soil Microorganisms

The study investigated the potential effects of two Bt corn lines and their plant residues on a group of beneficial plant symbionts fundamental for soil fertility. […]

Do GM Crops Increase Yield?

Monsanto says yes but food and agriculture analyst Devinder Sharma begs to differ. […]

Fighting GMO Contamination Around the World

This article looks at how communities in different parts of the world that have experienced GM contamination are developing strategies to deal with it. […]

Non-GM Crops Dominate in World Agriculture

This briefing sets out in detail the amount of land growing GM crops around the world following recent exaggerated claims regarding the extent of GM cultivation. […]

GM Contamination Register Report 2007

This is the third annual report from the online GM Contamination Register, which reviews reported cases of contamination and illegal plantings and releases of GM (genetically modified) organisms. […]

Who Benefits from GM Crops – The Rise in Pesticides Use

This report shows that growing of GM crops has increased the use of harmful pesticides in major biotech crop producing countries. […]