Friday, July 1
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18:30 - 20:30 |
Workshop of the COST - European Cooperation in Scientific and Technical Research - Action FP0905 “Biosafety of transgenic forest trees: improving the scientific basis for safe tree development and implementation of EU policy directives". Chairs: Cristina Vettori and Matthias Fladung
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| 18:35 - 19:35 |
Presentation of Working Groups |
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Gilles Pilate - WG1 – “Biological characterization of genetically modified trees (GMTs)" Fernando Gallardo - WG2 – “Environmental impact assessment and monitoring of genetically-modified trees" Cristina Vettori - WG3 – “Socio-economic implications towards adoption of transgenic forest trees: a European perspective” Fabio Migliacci - WG4 – “Dissemination of Cost Action FP0905 information by website” |
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| 19:35 - 20:30 | Overview on GM trees in the world |
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Steven Strauss - "Field trials of GM trees in the USA: activity and regulatory developments" Armand Seguin - "Research in tree genetic engineering: the Canadian context for field trial of GM trees" Meng-Zhu Lu- "Field trials and application of transgenic trees (woody plants) in China" Final discussion |
