HPRP-1999-00010 Genetically modified plant network

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Type of Project	Thematic network
Contract No	HPRP-1999-00010
Total Cost
EC Contribution
Start Date	01-04-2000
Duration	48 months

Abstract

The purpose of this network is the exchange of knowledge and know-how in the area of genetically modified organisms in plants (GMPs). The network will include representatives from various regions of Europe and different expertise backgrounds. The project will take into account both the benefits and limitations of GMPs to our society. Issues will be presented from the scientist, industry, media and ultimately public perspectives. Thus not only scientific but also social, ethical and regulatory issues will be addressed. These will be discussed and presented both within the network and in the public arena, based largely on the experience of the German Food Biotechnology Communication Initiative (FBCI). The aim of the project is the establishment of a knowledge based trans-European structure to serve interested parties for the purpose of discussing and communicating key issues of GMPs.

Biotechnology affects the quality, safety and general well-being of every one of us. In the fifth framework, the EC places emphasis on problem solving and improving the quality of life in the EU. This requires biotechnology to be examined the context not only of scientific but also economic, social and ethical considerations. One important aspect of this approach is to improve public awareness of biotechnology, and in the case of this project, GMPs. The project will establish, with representatives from various groups active in the GMP debate, a thematic network to deal with issues of GMPs. The networks function will be to exploit this synergy of experience for objective dissemination and communication of GMP related issues.

Participants

• Agricultural Biotechnology Centre (HUNGARY)
• PBP Probio Products (NETHERLANDS)
• Division of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Research Institute of Crop Production (CZECH REPUBLIC)
• Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute (POLAND)
• Institute for Prospective Technological Studies - Joint Research Centre, Commission of the European Communities (SPAIN)

Contacts

Coordinator

• Gerhard WENZEL / Lehrstuehl Fuer Pflanzenbau Und Zuechtungsforschung Technical University of Munich / GERMANY