New Possibilities of Gene¬tic Modification are being Developed in Pa¬ral¬lel with the New Security Measures

Vondrejs V.

In the early years of genetic engineering people did not recognize the benefits of this new discipline. They often did not believe that the application of this technology was morally acceptable and safe. However, the public attitude has changed. Protests against experiments and industrial applications in „closed space“ (e.g. laboratories, greenhouses and manufactures) has al¬most disappeared. The main interest of the public is focused now on the possible risk in exploitation of genetically modified plants released to „opened“ public space. This paper describes the stages in the development of governmental regulations and improvements in technology.

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