“Ethical and social considerations belong in the political arena.”

In the European debate about genetically modified plants there has for some time been a call for decisions concerning the cultivation of these… more

“‘Creation’ is not a stop sign, but a call to act responsibly.”

In the debate about the accountability of plant genetic engineering, ethical and moral arguments play a role as well as scientific criteria. A… more

“The potential consequences and implications of new technologies should be studied in an interdisciplinary manner.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

Genetic engineering experiment: From information to interaction

The Institut National de Recherche Agronomique in Alsace has been trialling a new form of public involvement over recent years. A release e… more

“Problems can occur even with conventionally bred plants.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

New plants, new questions?

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

“We need to develop a clear, efficient system for analysing new plants.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

“From an organic farming point of view, I see no need to use transgenic plants.”

Drought tolerance, disease and pest resistance, better nutrient utilisation, and the production of biomass and renewable raw materials are … more

Nationalisation of the GMO cultivation decision: “The buck has been passed to the Member States.”

In the near future the EU Member States are to have the possibility themselves to restrict or ban the cultivation of genetically modified c… more

“I see a great need for knowledge transfer”

The public debate about the use of plant biotechnology has intensified in recent years. Trial fields have been destroyed and research bodies a… more