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Genetically modified organisms in crop production and their effects on the environment: methodologies for monitoring and the way ahead

EXPERT CONSULTATION
18–20 January 2005

Food and Agriculture Organization Rome, Italy


TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Executive Summary
Introduction
Monitoring Defined
Elements of Environmental Monitoring Strategies
Monitoring GM crops: Methodologies and Practices
Monitoring GM crops: Sharing Country Experiences
Management of Monitoring Programmes: Options, Stakeholders and Participation
Examining the Scientific Basis for Monitoring: Thematic Working Session 1
Designing the Monitoring Process: Thematic Working Session 2
Recommendations from the Expert Consultation
Annex 1: Programme Agenda
Annex 2: List of Participants
Annex 3: Special Note from the Experts


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