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Source: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2005.
Figure 2. Total number of permits approved by APHIS, by crop.
Source: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2005.
Figure 3. Total number of permits approved by APHIS, by GE trait.
APHIS approvals for field testing also provide an indication of products
that are in development and that may come “through the pipeline” in the future
(table 2). In addition to crops with improved pest management traits, approvals
include crops with traits that provide viral/fungal resistance, favorable
agronomic properties (resistance to cold, drought, salinity, more efficient use
of nitrogen), enhanced product quality (delayed ripening, increased protein
and oil content, modified starch content, nutraceuticals (added vitamins, iron,
antioxidants such as beta-carotene), and pharmaceuticals. Additional
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