Biotechnology and the Environment: Research Needs

by Gilbert S. Omenn, Albert H. Teich

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Proceedings from an EPA workshop on research needs involving biotechnology.

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ISBN-13:	9780815511052
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/1986
Pages:	179
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part I Workshop SummaryWorshop SummaryPart II PapersResearch Plan for Test Methods Development For Risk Assessment of Novel Microbes Released Into Terrestrial and Aquatic EcosystemsIntroduction II. Novel OrganismsIII. Development of Test Methods for the Detection, Identification, and Enumeration of Novel OrganismsIV. Developments of Test Methods for Assessing Fate of Novel OrganismsV. Development of Test Methods for Assessing Genetic Stability of Novel OrganismsVI. Development of Test Methods for Assessing Hazards of Released Novel OrganismsVII. SummaryVIII. AcknowledgementsIX. Literature CitedBiotechnology Health Assessment Research PlanI. IntroductionII. Health Effects Work Group Panel RecommendationsIII. DiscussionIV. ReferencesEnvironmental Engineering Research Support ProposalI. LegislationII. Regulatory NeedsIII. Overall Program ApproachIV. Summary of Proposed Environmental Engineering Efforts Related to Regulatory NeedsMonitoring Techniques For Genetically Engineered MicroorganismsI. IntroductionII. Sampling ConsiderationsIII. Monitoring TechniquesIV. Microcosm Test for Monitoring TechniquesV. Quality AssuranceVI. ConclusionVII. Literature CitedAppendix: List of Participants

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Proceedings from an EPA workshop on research needs involving biotechnology.