Development of genetically modified crops based on considerations of risk assessment and management
2009
Kim, C.G., Bio-Evaluation Center, KRIBB, Cheongwon, Republic of Korea | Jeong, S.C., Bio-Evaluation Center, KRIBB, Cheongwon, Republic of Korea | Yoon, W.K., Bio-Evaluation Center, KRIBB, Cheongwon, Republic of Korea | Park, K.W., Bio-Evaluation Center, KRIBB, Cheongwon, Republic of Korea | Choi, K.H., Bio-Evaluation Center, KRIBB, Cheongwon, Republic of Korea | Kim, H.M., Bio-Evaluation Center, KRIBB, Cheongwon, Republic of Korea
Over the last five years, we have conducted research on risk assessment of domestically developed genetically modified (GM) crops and found a number of factors which could delay risk assessment process. In this review, we described such cases and discussed the problem of transgene cassette integration, the lack of information on vectors, the poor quality control in seed production and absence of bioinformatic analysis on amino acid sequence homology before GM crop development. To solve these problems, we have suggested the introduction of the screening system of elite event before risk assessment process and quality control strategies for GM seed production. In addition, we suggested that the developers of GM crops should understand the importance of risk assessment and management for the commercialization of those crops and consider the biological and ecological characteristics of host plants. Consistent communications may need to be established between GM crop developers, risk assessors and risk managers at the initial stages of GM crop development to reduce trial-and-errors.
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