Web Directory

» Bacillus thuringiensis in GMO Crops
   Describes the benefits and risks associated with using Bt proteins in farming and using Bt genes in GMO crops to manufacture the natural insecticide. Features history, how it works, and safety.
   http://www.biology.ucsd.edu/bt

» Crop Biotech Net
   Information service that provides regular updates and information about the global status of crop biotechnology, products and issues, regular news, communication materials, and links to other information sources.
   http://www.isaaa.org/kc

» Designer Seeds
   Explores recent advances in the genetic engineering of plants, that have developed crops genetically endowed not only to resist damage from insects but also to be resistant to herbicides.
   http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=167

» IRRI: Genetically Modified Rice
   The International Rice Research Institute is conducting research into developing potential GM rice varieties. Offers a basic overview incorporating both potential benefits and risks as well as a basic description of the modification method used.
   http://beta.irri.org/test/j15/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=397&Itemid=100109

» Ohio State University's Plant Transformation Laboratory
   Studies and refines methods of crop plant transformation. Includes transgenic soybean and wheat, laboratory images, and related links.
   http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/plantranslab/

» Transgenic Crops
   Features information about transgenic crops, supplied by the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University. Includes links to other resources on the technology and issues surrounding transgenic crops.
   http://www.cls.casa.colostate.edu/TransgenicCrops/