Environmental Gene Release: Models, experiments and risk assessment

by M.J. Bazin (Editor), J.M. Lynch (Editor)

Overview

This book, resulting from an initiative of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, provides the mathematical background to model plant and microbial growth in soil. Written by a team of international experts, this book will appeal to a wide range of biologists, ecologists and regulators interested in the environmental consequences of biotechnology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412546303
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	07/31/1994
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)
Age Range:	Up to 18 Years

Table of Contents

Modelling plant and crop growth. LEACHB - A root-zone solute transport model describing population dynamics. Modelling microbial interactions in soil: preliminary considerations and approaches. Population dynamics of micro-organisms with different life strategies. Plasmid biology and risk assessment: elements for modelling approach of plasmid-mediated gene release in soil environments. Potential for gene exchange in the photosphere: isolation and characterisation of naturally occurring plasmids. Evaluation of methods for detecting ecological effects from genetically engineered micro-organisms and microbial pest control agents in terrestrial systems. Micro-organism sampling - can we detect differences? Risk assessment. Appendix.

Editorial Reviews

This volume, is however, novel in that it deals with the subject [releasing genetically manipulated organisms into the environment] from the standpoint of mathematical modelling of plant and microbial populations and gene flow. - Heredity

From the Publisher

Addressing concerns that genetically engineered crops and other organisms might pose some danger to the environment, sets out mathematical models of the growth and interactions of roots and microorganisms in the soil. Then discusses how the models can be tested, focusing on sampling techniques and experimental design. Finally, examines risk assessment, especially being able to distinguish between perceived and real risks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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