"In exactly the same way that a GP might pick up the first signs of an outbreak of bird flu etc, so the plant doctors can be there on the ground to pick up the first signs of a new pest, or something that has not been picked up previously, " Dr Nicholls explained.

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The degree of oversight should be proportionate to the perceived risk of the genetically engineered plant, which is a function of certain characteristics of the host plant (weediness, toxicity, ability to outcross, etc.) and the introduced gene.

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The degree of regulation should be proportionate to the perceived risk of the new organism, which is a function of certain characteristics of the host plant, such as weediness, toxicity, ability to outcross, etc.

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The Plant tissue culture is focusing on other staple foods like cassava, yam, plantain, etc.

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We can provide multi-plant aggregated reports, so there is no need for multiple spreadsheets, consolidations, emailed reports, etc.

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