Toxicity Studies of Genetically Modified Plants: A Review of the Published Literature

@article{Domingo2007ToxicitySO,
  title={Toxicity Studies of Genetically Modified Plants: A Review of the Published Literature},
  author={Josep L. Domingo},
  journal={Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition},
  year={2007},
  volume={47},
  pages={721 - 733}
}
  • J. L. Domingo
  • Published 2007
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
According to the information reported by the WHO, the genetically modified (GM) products that are currently on the international market have all passed risk assessments conducted by national authorities. [...] Key Method Studies about the safety of the potential use of potatoes, corn, soybeans, rice, cucumber, tomatoes, sweet pepper, peas, and canola plants for food and feed were included. The number of references was surprisingly limited. Moreover, most published studies were not performed by the biotechnology…Expand
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