http://www.grinningplanet.com/2005/01-04/ - No author- Introducing Bacillus Thuringeinsis- Genetically engineered Bt corn and other crops
- The aspect of this extract is that Bt corn is a natural toxin that is taken from the Bacillus Thuringiensis. This toxin is only dangerous to animals that die easily when exposed to a low level to toxicity.
http://cls.casa.colostate.edu/TransgenicCrops/ - Department of soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University. How do you make a transgenic plant?
- This web page game a summary of what is DNA then it explained the process by which you extract the gene and place it into the plant.
http://www.bt.ucsd.edu/bt_history - University of California San Diego. History of Bt.
- This article was very interesting because I knew most of the methods of getting the gene into the plant I never know how they found out about Bacillus thuringiensis(Bt).
http://www.gmo-safety.eu/en/maize/ - Federal Ministry of Education and Research. GMO Safety: Genetic Engineering – Plants –Environment
- This European academic article presents a fairly comprehensive overview of the effects of insecticidal GM crops on human health, soil health and environment. The website also presents a large number of external links to academic articles dealing with specific types of GM crops and their effects.
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http://nonaumoratoire.free.fr/english.htm - Negative Response to a Moratorium on the Cultivation of GM Maize. Michel Naud et al.
- This article attempts to answer the question: Is there any real reason to stop the cultivation of GM Maize, specifically Bt Corn. The researchers look closely t the history of corn cultivation and the current research concerning health issues and environmental issues which arise from GM Corn cultivation.
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http://www.scq.ubc.ca/bt-corn-is-it-worth-the-risk/ - Science Creative Quarterly, Sept. 2008. BT Corn: Is it Worth the Risk? Hardy Hall
- This scholarly article is an overview of the history, manufacture and effects of Bt Corn on the environment and health. Hall goes into detail in trying to weigh the benefits and risks of Bt corn as they pertain to the environment and economy.
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http://www.isb.vt.edu/articles/sep0604.htm - Mycotoxin Reduction in Bt Corn, Felicia Wu, 2006.
- This online article details health, environmental and political issues having to do with Bt Corn. The article talks specifically about aflatoxins and fumonisisns present in Bt Corn, as well as the global economic impacts of Bt Corn.
Benbrook, Charles M. "Do GM crops mean less pesticide use?" Oct. 2001. 22 Oct. 2008.
<http://www.rsc.org/delivery/_ArticleLinking/DisplayArticleFree.cfm?=b108
09j&JournalCode=PO>.
Benbrook, Charles M. "The Farm-Level Impacts of Bt corn From 1996-2001." Dec. 2001.
22 Oct. 2008. <http:www.biotechinfo.net/GMO_corn.pdf>.
Wraight C. L. Zangerl A. R., Carroll M. J., Berenbaum M. R. "Absence of toxicity of Bacillus
Thuringiensis pollen to black swallowtails under field conditions." June 2000.
29 Oct. 2008. <http:// ww.pnas.org/content/97/14/7700.abstract>.
www.syngenta.com/en/productsbrans/downloads/Bt-Corn.pdf Syngenta phaphlet
entitled "Kernals of Gold- The facts about Bt Corn" 2000.
Cygler M, Borisova S, Grochulski P, Masson L, Pusztai-carey M, Schwartz JL, Brousseau R (1995). "Bacillus thuringiensis CryIA(a) insecticidal toxin: crystal structure and channel formation". J. Mol. Biol. 254 (3): 447–464.
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http://www.twnside.org.sg/title2/service214.htm- Chee Yoke Heong. RE: The Economics of Bt corn in the Philippines
- Site gives relative information on the philipines and its crop options and legal status whith BT corn.
http://www.percyschmeiser.com/- Fight Genetically Altered Food Fund Inc.Box 3743,
Humboldt, Saskatchewan Canada S0K 2A0. The Conflict setting the Stage
- A well written summery on Monsanto vs Schmeiser and its court hearings and dates.
http://www.essortment.com/all/crosscontamina_rubw.htm - no author. What is cross contamination?What cross contamination is and how to prevent it..
- This site gives a small definition for cross contamination.
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Comments (2)
Tyson said
at 1:52 pm on Oct 31, 2008
Hey guys,
These are the best articles I was able to find concerning the topics I'll be covering. Of course, I will be adding more sources to this as we go along.
I'll be checking the wiki every 30 minutes or so, in order to get everything put together coherently and sent to Jennifer.
Peace,
Tyson
Jen Scott said
at 1:16 pm on Nov 15, 2008
By the way, the annotated bibliography and reference list can be separate pages.
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