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Nature backtracks over GM maize controversy
SciDev.Net, 2002The journal Nature has disowned a paper that it published last year, which suggested that transgenic DNA from genetically modified (GM) maize had been found in wild varieties of the crop in Mexico. In a statement the journal said that “in the light of the criticisms and advice from referees, Nature has concluded that the evidence available is not sufficient to justify its publication of the oriDocumentBooklet of CGIAR Centre policy instruments, guidelines and statements on genetic resources, biotechnology and intellectual property rights
Bioversity International, 2001Collection of genetic resources biotechnology and IPR related policies produced by Future Harvest Centres and subsequently endorsed by CGIAR members, GRPC and / or the Centre Directors Committee for System-wide adoption.The first section of the booklet concerns the policies and guidelines for managing the in-trust plant genetic resources collections.DocumentTransgenic DNA introgressed into traditional maize in Oaxaca, Mexico
GE Food Alert Campaign Centre, 2001Samples of native landraces of maize from two remote locations in Southern Mexico were tested along with a local commercial sample and seeds collected in the same area in 1971.DocumentNew enclosures: alternative mechanisms to enhance corporate monopoly and bioserfdom in the 21st century
Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration formerly RAFI, 2001Intellectual property has proved a poor mechanism in corporations battle to monopolise new biotechnologies.DocumentConservation and sustainable use of South Africa's biological diversity (Government Green Paper)
African National Congress, 1999DocumentHow does stronger protection of intellectual property rights affect seed supply?: early evidence of impact
Natural Resource Perspectives, ODI, 1999Is there evidence to indicate that early benefits have, in fact, been gained by the world s main biotechnology and seed companies? What will be the consequences for developing countries? Will IPR legislation result in better varieties becoming available more quickly? Will it encourage local plant breeding or will IPR predominantly strengthen the market position of foreign seed companies?DocumentSituation and prospects for forest conservation and development: FAO State of the World's Forests 1997: Part 1
State of the World's Forests, FAO, 1999DocumentWomen and bio-diversity: the role of national museum of Kenya in improving women's participation in conservation (Kioko)
Women in Global Science and Technology Network, 1999