Risk assessment and risk management of transgenic trees

Introduction to the topic

by Dr. Sofía Valenzuela A., Biotechnology Center and Forest Science Faculty, Universidad de Concepción, Concepcion, Chile.

The high demand of wood for industrial, heating, structural wood and fuel will require that in a short term time the area of forest plantations should be increased. In comparison to agricultural crops, trees planted for wood production are still undomesticated plants, having an enormous genetic potential ... Continue reading »

Suggested points for discussion

1. How to apply Annex III when assessing the risks of transgenic trees;
2. Experience in conducting risk assessment of transgenic trees;
3. Difficulties in accessing or reviewing baseline information related to the recipient and parental organisms, receiving environment, environmental interaction, etc.;
4. Elements necessary to conduct risk assessments of transgenic trees;
5. Issues that are unique to this topic;
6. Recommendations for preparing risk assessment reports.

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