Genetically Modified Organisms and Biosafety

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Genetically modified (GM) crops and biosafety. 2. Biosafety and cartagena protocol. 3. Genetically modified beneficial organisms and their interaction with the environment. 4. Genetically modified organism and biosafety. 5. Transgenic and biosafety. 6. Prospects and challenges of genetically modified organisms and biosafety with special reference to forestry and agriculture. 7. Mass culture and molecular approaches of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and its role in biotechnology. 8. Biofortification through genetic engineering - the case for phytoferritins for human nutritional and health benefits with a cautionary note on the possible environmental impacts of GMO\'s on biodiversity. 9. Agricultural biotechnology - biosafety issues and concerns. 10. Genetically modified horticultural crops. 11. Prospects of Bt cotton in India - an overview. 12. General features of risk assessments of genetically modified crops - an overview. 13. Developing low phytate maize for bioavailability of micronutrients. 14. Importance of GM crops in modern days. 15. Influence of genetically modified trees on global forest biodiversity. 16. Proteomics and transcriptomics in understanding drought responsiveness in rice. 17. Stem cell research: potential uses and ethics. 18. Genetically modified animals: generation, applications, hazards and biosafety. 19. Insect transgenesis: generation, applications and risks. 20. Biosafety guidelines recommended for animal cell culture laboratories. 21. Private public interface in bio safety in India - role of public participation.