SA Government OKs genetically modified vines | Checkbiotech

Home | Contact Us | Partnership | Site Map

left shadow

Checkbiotech - for emerging fields of science

NEWSLETTERS SUBMIT CONTENT

Checkbiotech Home

Sign In | Register

bottom shadow


	View Edit Domain: GreenBio Title: * Body: The government has given researchers the nod to grow genetically modified (GM) grapevines in field trials at Stellenbosch University.<br /> <br /> The researchers are developing a grapevine that will be genetically modified to resist fungal disease. If successful, the vine will mean less use of pesticides on vineyards.<br /> <br /> Three environmental lobby groups, SafeAge, Earthlife Africa and the African Centre for Biosafety, will appeal to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry against the approval.<br /> <br /> SafeAge co-ordinator Charmaine Anderson said yesterday they were shocked to learn of the approval after there had been strong opposition to the field trials of the GM grapevine.<br /> <br /> Especially from wine farmers who export to the EU, and there were even objections from overseas,? she said.<br /> <br /> She said the GM application to the department had been made in 2006 for open-air field trials of GM sultana and chardonnay grapevine varieties.<br /> <br /> Asked to comment on the GM grapevine, Villeria wine-maker Jeff Grier said although he was not against developing new technology, and accepted that a fungal-resistant grapevine theoretically would be beneficial, Villiera would not use any GM crops.<br /> <br /> © 1999 - 2009 Independent Online. All rights strictly reserved.<br /> Captcha: Please Enter Code : * Time Zone: * Select the time zone Vocabularies Newsletter: Domain: Show summary in full view Input format Filtered HTML Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Full HTML Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. news_filter Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. More information about formatting options			Related Articles EU states told GM crop plans may breach trade rules Farmers battle a super-bug After Bt Bringal, will Himachal GM Potato find acceptance? More GMO crop propagation seen Kenya rejects S.Africa's GM maize exports Bt corn farms expanding Making Poisonous Plants and Seeds Safe and Palatable: Canola... Pesticide board adds products to list of seeds Scientists Refute Claim That Genetically Modified Corn Cause... Controls on GM maize imports hurt South Africa's exports Top GreenBio Articles

Home | Partnership | Contact Us | Site Map | News Site Map
© 2000-2012 Checkbiotech.org | Disclaimer