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Andrew K Lilley1, Mark J Bailey, Colin Cartwright
1Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Oxford, Mansfield Road, Oxford, UK.
Abstract:
The impact of changes incurred by agricultural biotechnology has led to concern regarding soil ecosystems and, rightly or wrongly, this has focused on the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops. Soils are key resources, with essential roles in supporting ecosystems and maintaining environmental quality and productivity. The complexity of soils presents difficulties to their inclusion in the risk assessment process conducted for all GM plants. However, a combined approach, informed by both soil ecology and soil quality perspectives, that considers the impacts of GM crops in the context of conventional agricultural practices can provide a regulatory framework to ensure the protection of soils without being overly restrictive.
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