Plant biotechnology: research behind fences

Trends Biotechnol. 2013 Apr;31(4):222-4. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.01.020. Epub 2013 Mar 5.

Abstract

The government of Switzerland has responded to vandalism of field experiments with genetically modified (GM) crops by establishing a protected field site. This site will enable research groups to conduct experiments without having to install and pay for security measures. This could be a model for other European countries who wish to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of GM crops in an objective and scientific manner and without the interference of vandalism.

MeSH terms

  • Agriculture / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Agriculture / methods
  • Agriculture / standards*
  • Crime / prevention & control*
  • Crops, Agricultural*
  • Humans
  • Plants, Genetically Modified*
  • Security Measures / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Switzerland