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 special feature Pharm and Industrial Crops: The Next Wave of Agricultural Biotechnology |
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SUMMARY Pharm and industrial crops represent a new wave of biotechnology crops different from the herbicide-tolerant and Bt crops that have dominated the scene until now. The promised benefits (new and cheaper drugs) could be important to many consumers. At the same time, these crops pose obvious and important risks of contamination of the food supply and the environment with non-food substances. It is vital to regulate this emerging industry so that its benefits can be obtained, without undue risks to human and animal health and the environment. referencesback to the first page |
