Journal or Publishing Institution: Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Author(s): Zdjelar, G.R., Nikolić, Z.T., Marjanović-Jeromela, A.M., Jovičić, D.D., Ignjatov, M.V. and Petrović, D.N.
Article Type: Journal Publication
Record ID: 1654
Abstract: The introduction of genetically modified herbicide tolerant rapeseed has raised questions concerning the possible transfer of transgenes into wild relatives or neighbouring fields with similar crops. Pollen of rapeseed can be spread in the area and if a non-GM crop is fertilised by GM pollen, some percentage of the collected seed product will contain GM. Current regulation in the EU limits the allowed content. For conventional crops the critical level of GM contamination is in practice below 0.9%, which is the threshold value for labelling of GM in food and feed by the EU, although the limit for seeds is 0.1% in Serbia. In organic farming, the regulations do not allow the use of genetic engineering in the grain production system.
Keywords: resistance to herbicides, legislation, Serbia, genetically modified organisms, gene transfer, plant breeding, European Union, agricultural and rural legislation, Brassica napus, genes, plant genetics; GMO, Vertical Gene Flow, Seed Purity, Organic Production, Canola, GM Food, Herbicide Resistance, GM Contamination, GM Pollen, Transgenes, Organic Farming, Generic Engineering; Brassica napus var. oleifera, Brassicales, Plants, Biosafety, Gene Flow, Genetically Engineered Organisms, Herbicide Resistance, Herbicides, Pollen, Risk Assessment, Transgenic Plants; Canola, Capparales, Genetic Manipulation, Genetically Engineered Plants, Genetically Modified Plants, GEOs, GMOs, Srbija, Transgenic Organisms, Weedicides, Weedkillers
Citation: Zdjelar, G.R., Nikolić, Z.T., Marjanović-Jeromela, A.M., Jovičić, D.D., Ignjatov, M.V. and Petrović, D.N., 2011. Environmental and agronomic impact of the herbicide tolerant GM rapeseed. Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 56(1), pp.65-73.
