regulating direct-to-consumer genetic testing
... that have limited treatment available, such as breast cancer, where a combination of therapies are often successful in treating patients, there is little that can be done in the period between discovering the existence of the gene and the time when (if ever) the cancer associated with the gene manif ...
... that have limited treatment available, such as breast cancer, where a combination of therapies are often successful in treating patients, there is little that can be done in the period between discovering the existence of the gene and the time when (if ever) the cancer associated with the gene manif ...
the hawaii home owner`s guide to termites
... from natural predators. They are built of a mud-like substance which is in fact the feces of the termites tightly compacted and molded by the workers. Termites will follow minute cracks and flaws in concrete slabs or piers and it is known that they will penetrate a surprising variety of material in ...
... from natural predators. They are built of a mud-like substance which is in fact the feces of the termites tightly compacted and molded by the workers. Termites will follow minute cracks and flaws in concrete slabs or piers and it is known that they will penetrate a surprising variety of material in ...
the PDF document (part 2)
... years. Many angiosperm species, such as Betula and Alnus, can produce substantially more seeds than conifers, and do so over shorter intervals (Eremko et al. ; Zasada et al. ; see also Tables . and .). However, the germination of angiosperms such as Betula is generally lower than that of ...
... years. Many angiosperm species, such as Betula and Alnus, can produce substantially more seeds than conifers, and do so over shorter intervals (Eremko et al. ; Zasada et al. ; see also Tables . and .). However, the germination of angiosperms such as Betula is generally lower than that of ...
Quarterly Report March 2009 - Office of the Gene Technology
... DNIR licences authorise contained dealings with GMOs carried out in laboratories and other containment facilities that are designed to prevent release of the GMO(s) into the environment. These licence applications have a statutory timeframe of 90 working days for making a decision. Accreditations ...
... DNIR licences authorise contained dealings with GMOs carried out in laboratories and other containment facilities that are designed to prevent release of the GMO(s) into the environment. These licence applications have a statutory timeframe of 90 working days for making a decision. Accreditations ...
Improving drought tolerance in maize: a view from
... kept pace with the exponential increase in genotypic knowledge, and large-scale managed stress environments (MSE) are now considered essential to further progress. These environments provide ideal settings for conducting massively parallel transcript profiling studies, and for validating candidate r ...
... kept pace with the exponential increase in genotypic knowledge, and large-scale managed stress environments (MSE) are now considered essential to further progress. These environments provide ideal settings for conducting massively parallel transcript profiling studies, and for validating candidate r ...
Stay below water! - A Strategy to avoid Seed Predators
... the laboratory. This species is restricted to swampy areas along stream edges, riparian forests or wet lowland rain forest. Interestingly, germination did not differ between seeds put on moist filter paper, semi-immersed seeds or completely immersed seeds. They proposed that this species may germina ...
... the laboratory. This species is restricted to swampy areas along stream edges, riparian forests or wet lowland rain forest. Interestingly, germination did not differ between seeds put on moist filter paper, semi-immersed seeds or completely immersed seeds. They proposed that this species may germina ...
Ecological Focus Area choices and their potential impacts on
... The literature shows that under the current EFA rules and conventional farming practices it is unlikely that most nitrogen-fixing crops grown on EFAs will provide significant benefits for biodiversity. The main exception to this being extensively managed nitrogen-fixing forage and green manure crops ...
... The literature shows that under the current EFA rules and conventional farming practices it is unlikely that most nitrogen-fixing crops grown on EFAs will provide significant benefits for biodiversity. The main exception to this being extensively managed nitrogen-fixing forage and green manure crops ...
Competition Among Insects, Birds and Mammals for Conifer Steeds
... magnitude than in other conifers. Local weather patterns in the mountainous western U. S. appear to be-governed, to a large extent, by local or regional topographic features. This may be especially true in the lower, drier habitats where most western pines are found. There is little doubt, however, ...
... magnitude than in other conifers. Local weather patterns in the mountainous western U. S. appear to be-governed, to a large extent, by local or regional topographic features. This may be especially true in the lower, drier habitats where most western pines are found. There is little doubt, however, ...
government of india - Ministry of Environment and Forests
... respective State Govt. after harvest of Bt cotton has been received. The performance of Bt cotton has also been evaluated by the CICR 3. Analysis of the various reports indicates that, the performance of Bt cotton cannot be established based on one year data. It has therefore been decided to evaluat ...
... respective State Govt. after harvest of Bt cotton has been received. The performance of Bt cotton has also been evaluated by the CICR 3. Analysis of the various reports indicates that, the performance of Bt cotton cannot be established based on one year data. It has therefore been decided to evaluat ...
Factors affecting the relationship between seed removal and seed
... Before placement, we inserted a small metal tag (13– 19 mm wire nail) into each seed. Different nail types and colors were used to identify different seed types and treatments. Seed removal Following placement, we visited sites daily (every other day in autumn 2004) and recorded the number of seeds ...
... Before placement, we inserted a small metal tag (13– 19 mm wire nail) into each seed. Different nail types and colors were used to identify different seed types and treatments. Seed removal Following placement, we visited sites daily (every other day in autumn 2004) and recorded the number of seeds ...
Application No. DIR 082/2007 - Office of the Gene Technology
... GMOs due to gene technology, and how it could happen, in comparison to the nonGM parent organism and in the context of the proposed receiving environment. Seven events were considered whereby the proposed dealings might give rise to harm to people or the environment. This included consideration of w ...
... GMOs due to gene technology, and how it could happen, in comparison to the nonGM parent organism and in the context of the proposed receiving environment. Seven events were considered whereby the proposed dealings might give rise to harm to people or the environment. This included consideration of w ...
Mammal and insect predation of chemically and structurally
... Previous studies have focused only on the function of M. holtonii chemical defences against seed predators (Rehr et al. 1973). However, little is known about the potential role of seed structures, such as the seed coat, that may act as physical deterrents to seed predation (Janzen 1977a). It is poss ...
... Previous studies have focused only on the function of M. holtonii chemical defences against seed predators (Rehr et al. 1973). However, little is known about the potential role of seed structures, such as the seed coat, that may act as physical deterrents to seed predation (Janzen 1977a). It is poss ...
The effect of seed size on seed fate in a subtropical
... energy content compared to smaller ones, therefore are usually preferred by rodents (Smith & Reichman 1984, Vander Wall 1990, Jansen et al. 2004, Wang & Chen 2009, Vander Wall 2010). On the other hand, larger seeds may require longer handling times, which implies a decreased foraging efficiency and ...
... energy content compared to smaller ones, therefore are usually preferred by rodents (Smith & Reichman 1984, Vander Wall 1990, Jansen et al. 2004, Wang & Chen 2009, Vander Wall 2010). On the other hand, larger seeds may require longer handling times, which implies a decreased foraging efficiency and ...
Eleutherodactylus coqui Thomas (Caribbean tree frog)
... (agricultural pesticides and pharmaceutical and household products) and 170 chemical formulations as potential frog toxicants. Only eight chemical products were highly effective (>80 per cent laboratory efficacy) and since 2001 only three (caffeine, hydrated lime and citric acid) were at various poi ...
... (agricultural pesticides and pharmaceutical and household products) and 170 chemical formulations as potential frog toxicants. Only eight chemical products were highly effective (>80 per cent laboratory efficacy) and since 2001 only three (caffeine, hydrated lime and citric acid) were at various poi ...
DIR 155 - Summary of licence application
... Previous releases of the same or similar GMOs Field trials of DHA canola have been conducted in Australia from 2014 to 2016 under licence DIR 123. DHA canola has also been released for field trial in Canada from 2016. There have been no credible reports of adverse effects on human health and safety ...
... Previous releases of the same or similar GMOs Field trials of DHA canola have been conducted in Australia from 2014 to 2016 under licence DIR 123. DHA canola has also been released for field trial in Canada from 2016. There have been no credible reports of adverse effects on human health and safety ...
Hawaii and the Pacific Islands - Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk
... Prehistoric extinctions of animals and plants that resulted from human activity have been documented throughout the world (Martin 1984). Effects of prehistoric humans in altering island environments may have been more consistently severe because islands are smaller than continents and lack alternati ...
... Prehistoric extinctions of animals and plants that resulted from human activity have been documented throughout the world (Martin 1984). Effects of prehistoric humans in altering island environments may have been more consistently severe because islands are smaller than continents and lack alternati ...
12-04-2017-RRA-Biosecurity measure, Bacteria, Public health
... Various biotechnological protocols are used under DIY biology, including the use of recent CRISPR–Cas9 technology [10,11]. According to a DIY biology website, networks of DIY biology are active in several EU Members States, notably in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, H ...
... Various biotechnological protocols are used under DIY biology, including the use of recent CRISPR–Cas9 technology [10,11]. According to a DIY biology website, networks of DIY biology are active in several EU Members States, notably in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, H ...
6.2 Option 2 – approve food from insect
... the desirability of an efficient and internationally competitive food industry; ...
... the desirability of an efficient and internationally competitive food industry; ...
Seed Dispersal by Brown Bears, Ursus arctos, in Southeastern Alaska
... scattering (Bermejo et al. 1998). Germination of seeds passed by captive bears was generally similar to or faster than that of seeds extracted from fruits by researchers, although germination of some species was quite low in all conditions and was sometimes dependent on the substrates on which the s ...
... scattering (Bermejo et al. 1998). Germination of seeds passed by captive bears was generally similar to or faster than that of seeds extracted from fruits by researchers, although germination of some species was quite low in all conditions and was sometimes dependent on the substrates on which the s ...
2010rat4
... rats, I surveyed 12 invasive plant experts from the five largest Hawaiian Islands (i.e., Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai) by asking them to list the 25 most problematic invasive plant species in Hawaii. Experts were considered those actively working with invasive plants in the Hawaiian Islands fo ...
... rats, I surveyed 12 invasive plant experts from the five largest Hawaiian Islands (i.e., Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai) by asking them to list the 25 most problematic invasive plant species in Hawaii. Experts were considered those actively working with invasive plants in the Hawaiian Islands fo ...
8: Two Case Studies: Non-Indigeneous Species in Hawaii and Florida
... desirable species” in Hawaii (40). Other scientists, however, question whether monitoring adequately assesses other important impacts, such as competition with indigenous species (55). Still, most new problem species today are believed to be the result of accidental or smuggled introductions. The ra ...
... desirable species” in Hawaii (40). Other scientists, however, question whether monitoring adequately assesses other important impacts, such as competition with indigenous species (55). Still, most new problem species today are believed to be the result of accidental or smuggled introductions. The ra ...
DOCX version - Word 59 KB - Office of the Gene Technology
... significant risk to human health and safety or the environment for the following reasons: there have been a number of field trials of this and similar GMOs and commercial releases of other GM cottons in Australia with no reported adverse effects on human health and safety or the environment; bas ...
... significant risk to human health and safety or the environment for the following reasons: there have been a number of field trials of this and similar GMOs and commercial releases of other GM cottons in Australia with no reported adverse effects on human health and safety or the environment; bas ...
Seed Storage Guidelines PDF
... collections and storage facilities have been a development of the 20th century. Today there are an estimated 1300 seed or gene banks around the world containing over 6 million seed accessions. Seed banking from a species conservation perspective has many benefits as well as some negative consequence ...
... collections and storage facilities have been a development of the 20th century. Today there are an estimated 1300 seed or gene banks around the world containing over 6 million seed accessions. Seed banking from a species conservation perspective has many benefits as well as some negative consequence ...
the risk assessment
... roadside weed in the Highlands of Malaysia, and is grown as a bedding plant in Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is widespread through SE Asia, both as a wild plant and in cultivation. It was cultivated in Hawaii and escaped into the wild, and the same has now happened in Central America and more recent ...
... roadside weed in the Highlands of Malaysia, and is grown as a bedding plant in Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is widespread through SE Asia, both as a wild plant and in cultivation. It was cultivated in Hawaii and escaped into the wild, and the same has now happened in Central America and more recent ...
Potential consequences of the coqui frog invasion in Hawaii
... referred to as the coqui) was introduced into Hawaii in the late 1980s (around 1988) via nursery plants from Florida or the Caribbean (Kraus et al., 1999). It was not until 10 years later that the coqui was recognized as a potentially problematic invader. In the first report of the invasion, 21 popu ...
... referred to as the coqui) was introduced into Hawaii in the late 1980s (around 1988) via nursery plants from Florida or the Caribbean (Kraus et al., 1999). It was not until 10 years later that the coqui was recognized as a potentially problematic invader. In the first report of the invasion, 21 popu ...