Monday 16 November 1998
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Biotechnology in Crop Protection: Facts and Fallacies

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09.30
10.30
13.00-14.00
16.30		 Registration
Symposium commences
Lunch (not provided)
Symposium ends

THE SYMPOSIUM
The use of transgenic plants with resistance to insects and diseases, as well as genetically improved strains of biological control agents, offers new methods of crop protection which may reduce the use of pesticides. However, the rapid advances in these technologies and the deployment of transgenic crops has caused public concern over their safety and their potential impact on the environment.

The Monday Symposium will review these technologies, their commercial exploitation, their regulation and the potential impact on the environment.

Invited speakers will:

• Review the technologies, the facts and fallacies associated with the development of transgenic crops and improved biocontrol agents;

• Discuss commercial considerations in the development of these technologies;

• Raise the issues which relate to the regulation and safety of transgenic crops in relation to the public concerns over their deployment.

PROGRAMME

Techniques for the development of transgenic crops in crop protection.
Dr Paul Lazzeri
(IACR-Rothamsted, UK)

The development of transgenic plants for the control of plant diseases.
Dr Leo Melchers
(Zeneca Mogen, Leiden, the Netherlands)

The use of transgenic plants for the control of pests.
Dr Angharad Gatehouse
(University of Durham, UK)

The use of transgenic BCAs to improve their performance in the management of pests.
Drs Doreen Winstanley & Paul Jarrett
(Horticultural Research International, Wellesbourne, UK)

Commercial decisions in the development of transgenic crops compared to synthetic agrochemicals for pest and disease control.
Drs Keith Powell & Simon Bright
(Zeneca Agrochemicals, Jealott's Hill Research Station, UK)

Public perceptions and concerns over the use of transgenic plants in the protection of crops from pests and diseases.
Ms Julie Hill
(The Green Alliance, London, UK)

The commercial development of transgenic crops for pest control - the Bt experience.
Dr Colin Merritt
(Monsanto Europe SA, High Wycombe, UK)

Commercial aspects of the development of transgenic crops with herbicide tolerance.
Mr Les Sykes
(AgrEvo UK Ltd, King's Lynn, UK)

The utilisation of transgenic plants with resistance to pests and diseases in developing agricultural systems.
Dr Paul Christou
(John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK)

Comparison of the United States and the European regulatory systems for the evaluation of the environmental safety of transgenic crops - an industry perspective.
Dr Ariane Koenig
(Monsanto Europe SA, Brussels, Belgium)

Symposium Chairman:
Dr S W J Bright
(Zeneca Agrochemicals, Jealott's Hill Research Station, UK)

Symposium Organiser:
Professor B R Kerry
(IACR-Rothamsted, UK)

PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings from the Symposium are available. View Conference Proceedings for further details.