Stories

The issue of contradictory results of biosafety studies

The results of biosafety studies on GM crops are often controversially discussed in public debates. Michelle Marvier from Santa Clara University (USA) illuminates the reasons for conflicting study results and new approaches on how to manage such uncertainties and to improve the significance of biosafety research results.

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An overview of European consumer polls on attitudes to GMOs

In the field and on the plate, gene technology is seen as controversial, particularly in Europe. The European Commission, as well as national institutes and agencies, regularly conduct polls in order to assay the general tendencies of consumers.

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GM Crops:
Growing around the world

USA: Cultivations in 2007 - Increase for GM maize. In 1996, the first genetically modified seeds were planted in the United States for commercial use. Now, in the 2006 growing season, genetically modified crops were grown on 102 million hectares worldwide. The country with the most area of GM crops is the United States followed by Argentina, Brazil, Canada an India.

Overview: GMO Plantings

USA: Cultivations in 2007 - Increase for GM maize

Commercial GM crop production in five EU Member States. Spain, France, Portugal, Germany and the Czech Republic are home to genetically modified crops in the EU.

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Grocery Shopping

Genetically modified tomatoes: Nowhere to be found. No genetically modified fruits or vegetables are on the market in the EU. Any GM plants authorised in the EU are not intended for direct consumption. Nevertheless, genetic engineering has become standard practice when it comes to research and crop improvement.

Overview: Fruits and Vegetables

The Big Four: Soybean, Maize, Rapeseed and Cotton

Overview: GM Crops