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- Title
Sweet and Sour: A Scientific and Legal Look at Herbicide-Tolerant Sugar Beet.
- Authors
McGinnis, Esther E.; Meyer, Mary H.; Smith, Alan G.
- Abstract
This article examines the legal and scientific aspects of cultivating genetically modified (GM) sugar beet in the United States. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is currently deliberating on whether to permit the growth of GM sugar beet, taking into account the potential harm caused by cross-pollination with other crops. The article argues for a comprehensive evaluation of both scientific and legal factors, proposing the implementation of geographic restrictions to maintain coexistence among different production methods. It also discusses the risks of gene flow from GM sugar beet to related crops, such as table beet and Swiss chard, and the potential consequences for the sugar beet industry. The article emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that considers the interests of organic farmers and consumers, as well as the economic impact on farmers, suggesting that tailored permanent injunctions with geographic limitations could be a viable solution to mitigate the risk of gene flow while allowing the continued cultivation of GM sugar beet.
- Subjects
WEEDS; SUGAR beets; BEETS; TRANSGENIC plants; SUGAR crops; ORGANIC farming; SEED crops; SEED technology
- Publication
Plant Cell, 2010, Vol 22, Issue 6, p1653
- ISSN
1040-4651
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1105/tpc.110.077198