Herbicide-Resistant Crops : Agricultural, Economic, Environmental, Regulatory, and Technological Aspects

Description

Edited by a recognized leader in the field, Herbicide-Resistant Crops is the first book to cover all of the issues related to the controversial topic of herbicide-resistant crops. It provides extensive discussions of the modern biotechnological methods that have been used to develop such crops, and reviews the implications - both positive and negative - of developing crops that are resistant to herbicides. The creation and anticipated applications of specific herbicide-resistant crops are also discussed. In addition, the book covers the potential impact of herbicide-resistant crops on weed management practices and the environment, and presents issues related to the regulation and economics of these crops. The editor has brought together a diverse group of professionals, representing the several distinct areas impacted by the new technology of herbicide-resistant crops. The wide range of viewpoints presented in this book creates a balanced and complete survey, providing a notable contribution to the literature Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Page PREFACE THE EDITOR CONTRIBUTORS Contents Chapter 1 Herbicide-Resistant Crops-Background and Perspectives Part I: The Technology Chapter 2 Mechanisms of Action and Resistance to Herbicides Chapter 3 Techniques for Producing Herbicide-Resistant Crops Chapter 4 New Weed Control Opportunities: Development of Soybeans with a Roundup Ready[sup(tm)] Gene Chapter 5 Phosphinothricin-Resistant Crops Chapter 6 Cotton Weed Control Using the BXN System Chapter 7 Triazine-Resistant Crops: The Agronomic Impact and Physiological Consequences of Chloroplast MutationChapter 8 Sulfonylurea Herbicide-Resistant Crops Chapter 9 Imidazolinone-Resistant Crops: Selection, Characterization, and Management Chapter 10 Genetic Engineering of Crops for Tolerance to 2,4-D Chapter 11 Aryloxyphenoxypropionate- and Cyclohexanedione-Resistant Crops Chapter 12 Steps Towards Genetic Engineering of Crops Resistant Against Bleaching Herbicides Chapter 13 Possible Pleiotropic Effects in Herbicide-Resistant Crops Part II: Effects on Weed Control Chapter 14 The Niche for Herbicide-Resistant Crops in U.S. AgricultureChapter 15 The Potential Roles for Herbicide-Resistant Crops in World Agriculture Part Ill: The Economics Chapter 16 Seed Company Perspectives Chapter 17 Herbicide-Resistant Crops: Perspectives From a Herbicide Manufacturer Chapter 18 Farmer and Public Perspectives of Herbicide-Resistant Crops Part IV: Environmental Concerns Chapter 19 Crop Resistance to Herbicides: Effects on Soil and Water Quality Chapter 20 Movement of Crop Trans genes into Wild Plants Chapter 21 Managing the Spread of Herbicide Resistance Part V: RegulationChapter 22 Herbicide-Tolerant Plants Developed Through Biotechnology: Regulatory Considerations in the United States Chapter 23 The Regulation of Herbicide-Resistant Crops in Europe Chapter 24 The Regulation of Herbicide-Resistant Crops in Australia Part VI: Risk Assessment Chapter 25 Addressing Environmental Risks of Commercializing Herbicide-Tolerant Plants: EPA's Options for Regulating Herbicide-Tolerant Plants under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Chapter 26 An Agriculturalist's Viewpoint of Risks and Benefits of Herbicide-Resistant Cultivars