Transgenic fungus-resistant barley - effects on pathogenic and beneficial fungi

(2005 – 2008) University of Giessen, Institute of Phytopathology and Applied Zoology more

Fungus-resistant barley – No effects on beneficial fungi

Genetically modified barley, which through the introduction of new genes is resistant to harmful fungi, does not negatively affect benefici… more

Transgenic fungus-resistant barley – effects on gene expression and plant substances

(2005 – 2008) Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Chair of Biochemistry more

"The impact of transgenes is basically limited to their immediate function"

It is often maintained that genetic interventions may have unintended consequences for the metabolism of modified plants and by implication… more

Field research on genetically modified potatoes and barley to continue

The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has approved more release trials with genetically modified plants. The applica… more

GM opponents force research projects to be called off

The conflict is escalating: Radical opponents of genetic engineering have occupied trial fields in Giessen and Oberboihingen (Baden-Württember… more

Mycorrhizas - a successful symbiosis

The University of Giessen’s release site with genetically modified barley was harvested at the beginning of July before the ears were… more

“Planned and concerted attack”

On the Friday before Whitsun activists partially destroyed a field trial with genetically modified barley being conducted by the University of… more

“We are interested in soil life.”

Genetically modified (GM) barley is being grown in the open in Germany for the first time, on a site belonging to the University of Giessen… more

Barley: Eliminating undesired side effects

No commercial utilisation of genetically modified barley is at present expected – at least in Europe. Gene technological methods have… more