Unit 9  

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Transgenic plants I

This Unit includes up-to-date information on the production and use of transgenic plants. It is intended to increase understanding and provide background information for classroom discussions about the role of transgenic plants in the modern world.

Contents

Transgenic Plants

Introduction

• How a transgenic plan is made
• The use of transgenic plants
• Information box

Case studies

• Rape, maize, tomatoes
• Soya beans
• Potentials and problems

Appendix 1

• Commission decision

Appendix 2

• Specimen questionnaire