The present copy of the biosafety -data mail-out, with links to the correspondent full-record pages in the database (full references + abstracts) is available at the following URL: http://www.icgeb.org/biosafety/bsfdata3.htm.
(Selection of references of interest to seed professionals)

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5061. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Sustainability reporting in the Dutch agrosector: an empirical study of 2001 and 2002.
[Original Title: Duurzaamheidsverslaggeving in de Nederlandse agrosector: een empirisch onderzoek over 2001 en 2002.]
Pannebakker, R.; Boone, J. A. (2004). Rapport - Landbouw-Economisch Instituut (LEI) (No.5.04.05) 70 pp. Publisher: Landbouw-Economisch Instituut (LEI), Den Haag, Netherlands

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5062. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Research situation and prospects for transgenic turfgrasses.
Wu Qi; Hu YanLei; Ni Ting; Jia WeiLong; Lin ZhongPing (2004). Pratacultural Science vol. 21 (1) p.29-34 Publisher: Editorial Board of Pratacultural Science, Lanzhou, China

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5063. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Transgenic plants: production, application, risks and guidelines.
[Original Title: Transgene Pflanzen: Herstellung, Anwendung, Risiken und Richtlinien.] Brandt, P. (2004). 364 pp. Editors: Brandt, P. Publisher: Birkhauser Verlag AG, Basel, Switzerland

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5064. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Potential environmental impacts associated with large-scale herbicide-tolerant GM oilseed rape crops: scientific opinion released by the Biomolecular Engineering Commission (CGB) on February 13, 2004.
Fellous, M.; Messean, A. (2004). OCL - Oleagineux, Corps Gras, Lipides vol. 11 (4/5) p.246-252 Publisher: John Libbey Eurotext, Montrouge, France

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5065. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Taking stock of herbicide-resistant crops ten years after introduction.
Duke, S. O. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.211-218 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5066. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Glyphosate-resistant crops: history, status and future.
Dill, G. M. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.219-224 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5067. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Technical performance of some commercial glyphosate-resistant crops.
Pline-Srnic, W. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.225-234 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5068. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Economic and herbicide use impacts of glyphosate-resistant crops.
Gianessi, L. P. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.241-245 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5069. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Risks and consequences of gene flow from herbicide-resistant crops: canola (Brassica napus L) as a case study. Legere, A. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.292-300 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5070. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Herbicide-resistant crops and weed resistance to herbicides.
Owen, M. D. K.; Zelaya, I. A. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.301-311 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5071. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Ethical reflections on herbicide-resistant crops.
Madsen, K. H.; Sandoe, P. (2005). Pest Management Science vol. 61 (3) p.318-325 Editors: Duke, S. O.; Ragsdale, N. N. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5072. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Establishment of quantitative method for five events of genetically modified maize (Bt11, Event176, GA21, MON810 and T25) by real-time QPCR.
Chiueh, LihChing; Lin CheYang; Chen YuChih; Wu MengHsiang; Shih YangChih (2004). Journal of Food and Drug Analysis vol. 12 (4) p.316-323, 372 Publisher: National Laboratories of Foods and Drugs Department of Health, Executive Yuan, Taipei, Taiwan

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5073. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Changes in soil microbial community structure associated with two types of genetically engineered plants analyzing by PLFA.
Xue Kai; Luo HaiFeng; Qi HongYan; Zhang HongXun (2005). Journal of Environmental Sciences vol. 17 (1) p.130-134 Publisher: Science Press, Beijing, China

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5074. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Public perceptions of GMOs in food in Turkey: a pilot survey.
Basaran, P.; Kilic, B.; Soyyigit, H.; Sengun, H. (2004). Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment vol. 2 (3/4) p.25-28 Publisher: World Food Ltd, Helsinki, Finland

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5075. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Seasonal expression profiles of insecticidal protein and control efficacy against Helicoverpa armigera for Bt cotton in the Yangtze River Valley of China.
Wan Peng; Zhang YongJun; Wu KongMing; Huang MinSong (2005). Journal of Economic Entomology vol. 98 (1) p.195-201 Publisher: Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5080. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Effects of transgenic Bt corn pollen on a non-target lycaenid butterfly, Pseudozizeeria maha.
Shirai, Y.; Takahashi, M. (2005). Applied Entomology and Zoology vol. 40 (1) p.151-159 Publisher: Japanese Society of Applied Entomology and Zoology, Tokyo, Japan

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5082. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Perspectives on precaution: the role of policymakers in dealing with the uncertainties of agricultural biotechnology.
Scott, D. (2005). International Journal of Global Environmental Issues vol. 5 (1/2) p.10-35 Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, Geneva, Switzerland

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5083. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Behavioral response of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to cotton with and without expression of the CrylAc delta-endotoxin protein of Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner.
Men XingYuan; Ge Feng; Yardim, E. N.; Parajulee, M. N. (2005). Journal of Insect Behavior vol. 18 (1) p.33-50 Publisher: Springer Science + Business Media, Dordrecht, Netherlands

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5084. (Update: 6/10/2005).
The precautionary principle: torn between biodiversity, environment-related food safety and the WTO.
Mbengue, M. M.; Thomas, U. P. (2005). International Journal of Global Environmental Issues vol. 5 (1/2) p.36-53 Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, Geneva, Switzerland

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5085. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Weed seed bank dynamics under three-year period of cultivation of transgenic crops.
[Original Title: Wplyw trzyletnej uprawy roslin transgenicznych na liczbe kielkujacych nasion chwastow w glebie.] Adamczewski, K.; Praczyk, T. (2004). Progress in Plant Protection vol. 44 (2) p.573-576 Publisher: Instytut Ochrony Roslin (Institute of Plant Protection), Poznan, Poland

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5086. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Bt insecticidal gene and its temporal expression in transgenic cotton plants.
Xia LanQin; Xu QiongFang; Guo SanDui (2005). Acta Agronomica Sinica vol. 31 (2) p.197-202 Publisher: Science Press, Beijing, China

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5087. (Update: 6/10/2005).
The precautionary principle as a common sense approach to biotechnology futures.
Plessis, I. du (2004). Africa Insight vol. 34 (2/3) p.97-100 Publisher: Africa Institute of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5090. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Tomato transgene structure and silencing.
Sanders, R. A.; Hiatt, W. (2005). Nature Biotechnology vol. 23 (3) p.287-289 Publisher: Nature America, Inc., New York, USA

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5091. (Update: 6/10/2005).
A general multiplex-PCR assay for the general detection of genetically modified soya and maize.
Forte, V. T.; Pinto, A. di; Martino, C.; Tantillo, G. M.; Grasso, G.; Schena, F. P. (2005). Food Control vol. 16 (6) p.535-539 Publisher: Elsevier, Oxford, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5093. (Update: 6/10/2005).
The role of insect-resistant transgenic crops in agriculture.
Jouanin, L.; Gatehouse, A. M. R. (2002). : estimating the environmental impact of chemicals p.269-289 Editors: Devillers, J.; Pham-Delegue, M. H. Publisher: Taylor & Francis, London, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5094. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Using proteins to assess the potential impacts of genetically modified plants on honey bees.
Malone, L. A.; Pham-Delegue, M. H. (2002). : estimating the environmental impact of chemicals p.290-311 Editors: Devillers, J.; Pham-Delegue, M. H. Publisher: Taylor & Francis, London, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5095. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Direct and indirect effects of genetically modified plants on the honey bee.
Pham-Delegue, M. H.; Jouanin, L.; Sandoz, J. C. (2002). : estimating the environmental impact of chemicals p.312-326 Editors: Devillers, J.; Pham-Delegue, M. H. Publisher: Taylor & Francis, London, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5096. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Enhanced GM foods: are consumers ready to pay for the potential benefits of biotechnology?
Loureiro, M. L.; Bugbee, M. (2005). Journal of Consumer Affairs vol. 39 (1) p.52-70 Publisher: Blackwell Publishing, Boston, USA

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5097. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Voters' response to labeling genetically engineered foods: Oregon's experience.
Grobe, D.; Raab, C. (2004). Journal of Consumer Affairs vol. 38 (2) p.320-331 Publisher: Blackwell Publishing, Boston, USA

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5100. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Mixed deployment of Bt-expressing eggplant hybrids as a reliable method to manage resistance to Colorado potato beetle.
Mennella, G.; Acciarri, N.; D'Alessandro, A.; Perrone, D.; Arpaia, S.; Sunseri, F.; Rotino, G. L. (2005). Scientia Horticulturae vol. 104 (2) p.127-135 Publisher: Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5101. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Consumers' beliefs, attitudes and intentions towards genetically modified foods, based on the 'perceived safety vs. benefits' perspective.
Arvanitoyannis, I. S.; Krystallis, A. (2005). International Journal of Food Science & Technology vol. 40 (4) p.343-360 Publisher: Blackwell Publishing,
Oxford, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5102. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Quantitative GMO detection in maize (Zea mays L.) seed lots by means of a three-dimensional PCR based screening strategy.
Degrieck, I.; Silva, E. de A.; Bockstaele, E. van; Loose, M. de (2005). Seed Science and Technology vol. 33 (1) p.31-43 Publisher: International Seed Testing Association, Bassersdorf, Switzerland

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5103. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Genetically modified organisms and biosafety: a background paper for decision-makers and others to assist in consideration of GMO issues.
Young, T. (2004). xi + 56 pp. [<Additional Title> IUCN Policy and Global Change Series No.1] Editors: Young, T. Publisher: IUCN - The World Conservation Union, Publications Services Unit, Cambridge, UK

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5104. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Economic and environmental impacts of adoption of genetically modified rice in California.
Bond, C. A.; Carter, C. A.; Farzin, Y. H. (2005). Giannini Foundation Research Report (No.350) iii + 28 pp. Publisher: Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of California, Oakland, USA

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5105. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Allergenic proteins in soybean: processing and reduction of P34 allergenicity.
Wilson, S.; Blaschek, K.; Mejia, E. G. de (2005). Nutrition Reviews vol. 63 (2|) p.47-58 Publisher: International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI Press), Lawrence, USA

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5106. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Bt-cotton seed as a source of Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal Cry1Ac toxin for bioassays to detect and monitor bollworm resistance to Bt-cotton.
Kranthi, K. R.; Dhawad, C. S.; Naidu, S.; Mate, K.; Patil, E.; Kranthi, S. (2005). Current Science vol. 88 (5) p.796-800 Publisher: Indian Academy of
Sciences, Bangalore, India

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5107. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Genetically modified turfgrass: a critical review.
Fu, D. L.; Tisserat, N. A.; Xiao, Y. M.; Liang, G. H. (2004). earch Developments in Genetics & Breeding. Vol. 1, Part II p.317-347 Editors: Pandalai, S. G. Publisher: Research Signpost, Trivandrum, India

ICGEB/bsf-ID: 5108. (Update: 6/10/2005).
Predaceous arthropods and lepidopteran pests on conventional, Bollgard, and Bollgard II cotton under untreated and disrupted conditions.
Hagerty, A. M.; Kilpatrick, A. L.; Turnipseed, S. G.; Sullivan, M. J.; Bridges, W. C. (2005). Environmental Entomology vol. 34 (1) p.105-114 [Also available online at http://www.esa.catchword.org] Publisher: Entomological Society of America, Lanham, USA

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