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Insect-resistant genetically modified (GM) plants have been
developed to provide a more targeted and sustainable alternative
to conventional synthetic insecticides. However, such GM plants
have come under attack for potentially posing a threat to
non-target organisms. The attached
paper 
(45 KB)
briefly summarises current knowledge on the effects of insect
resistant GM crops on arthropod natural enemies, one of the
major groups of non-target organisms present in agricultural
crops.
Dr Tanja H. Schuler
Division of Plant and Invertebrate Ecology
Rothamsted Research
Harpenden, Herts.
AL5 2JQ, UK
(Professional scientist with over ten years experience working
with resistant crop plants and Bacillus thuringiensis
and with six years experience studying the environmental impact
of insect resistant GM crops)
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