Predictions of biodiversity response to genetically modified herbicide-tolerant crops.
Science
; 289(5484): 1554-7, 2000 Sep 01.
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| ID: mdl-10968791
ABSTRACT
We simulated the effects of the introduction of genetically modified herbicide-tolerant (GMHT) crops on weed populations and the consequences for seed-eating birds. We predict that weed populations might be reduced to low levels or practically eradicated, depending on the exact form of management. Consequent effects on the local use of fields by birds might be severe, because such reductions represent a major loss of food resources. The regional impacts of GMHT crops are shown to depend on whether the adoption of GMHT crops by farmers covaries with current weed levels.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ecosistema
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Productos Agrícolas
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Chenopodiaceae
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Pájaros Cantores
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Herbicidas
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Modelos Biológicos
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Science
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido