Journal: Biological invasions / Publication Year: 2014 / Subject: 4 selected

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Author:: Otts, Stephanie Showalter
Source:: Biological invasions 2014 v.16 no.6 pp. 1289-1298
ISSN:: 1387-3547
Subject:: wildlife; genetically modified organisms; recombinant DNA; humans; Food and Drug Administration; biological control agents; drugs; introduced species; ribosomal DNA; plant pests; genetic engineering; fish; invasive species; hatcheries; biological control; United States
Abstract:: ... This paper provides an overview of the U.S. regulatory framework governing genetic biocontrol efforts for invasive fish. Genetic biocontrol refers to the intentional release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment to control a target population of a non-native species. The terms “genetically modified” and “genetically engineered” are often used interchangeably, despite the sc ...
DOI:: 10.1007/s10530-012-0327-5
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-012-0327-5