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K-State Ag Biotech Web Sites:

KSU Plant Biotech outreach website
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/biotech/
Home page URL for this site.

Midwest Institute for Comparative Stem Cell Biology
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/research/stemcell/index.htm

The Great Plains Plant Biotechnology Consortium
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/plantpath/GPCBC/

The Latest Info on Bt Corn, K-State Research and Extension, Southwest Area Extension Office:  
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/swao/Entomology/latest.htm

Current status of Bt Corn Hybrids (Information on various Bt events and their approval status.)

Other University or Government Ag Biotech Sites:

The ABC Series (Agricultural Biotechnology in California)  http://sbc.ucdavis.edu/Publications/ABC_Series.htm is focused on agricultural biotechnology and related topics. Research conducted at the University California and agricultural biotechnology products produced or sold in California are featured. The ABC Series is intended to provide background information as well as updates on new developments in agricultural biotechnology. The ABC Series is targeted toward Cooperative Extension personnel, growers, agribusiness professionals, teachers and others with a working knowledge of agricultural science.

AgBioForum: http://www.agbioforum.org/    An on-line magazine devoted to the economics and management of agro-biotechnology. AgBioForum is financed by the Illinois Missouri Biotechnology Alliance. IMBA is supported by a Congressional Special Grant to provide funding for University biotechnology research directed at placing new products in the marketplace. AgBioForum is edited at the University of Missouri-Columbia with the assistance of advising editors from all areas of its intended audience, including, academia, private sector, government and agribusiness media.

AgBioSafety: http://www.agbiosafety.unl.edu - source of scientific, regulatory and educational materials relevant to crop biotechnology and the current debate on the genetic modification of food. University of Nebraska - Lincoln

AgBiotechNet: www.agbiotechnet.com - Access to information on genetic engineering, in vitro culture, biosafety, intellectual property rights and other key issues in agricultural biotechnology. CABI is developing AgBiotechNet with the Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project, based at Michigan State University (funded by USAID).

AgBioWorld: www.agbioworld.org  AgBioWorld seeks to provide information to scientists, policymakers, journalists and the general public on the relevance of agricultural biotechnology to sustainable development. This site is sponsored and maintained by Professor C.S. Prakash, Director of the Center for Plant Biotechnology Research at Tuskegee University. There is also an excellent free listserv called AgBioView associated with this site.

AgNIC Partnership on Agricultural Biotechnology http://agnic.umd.edu/  - The University of Maryland AgNIC gateway is a selective guide to quality agricultural biotechnology information on the Internet.

Agricultural Biotechnology - ABC: Agricultural Biotechnology Communicators. -- This Web site is brought to you by a group of U.S. agricultural schools, known as land grant colleges and universities. Our goal is to make information on agricultural biotechnology available to the public and to participate in the dialogue about the benefits and risks of this new technology, which fast is becoming a part of our everyday lives. As teaching, research and extension institutions, we are convinced that some products developed through biotechnology can provide benefits to our food system and the environment. Furthermore, we believe that the risks and benefits of any technology, including biotechnology, should be evaluated through research.

Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project, www.iia.msu.edu/absp  An international organization based at Michigan State University to promote sustainability and safety; protect intellectual property rights; and develop human resources and networks.

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services web page -This program regulates the field testing, movement, and importation of genetically engineered (GE) organisms that are known to be, or could be plant pests. BRS issues various types of permits for each of these activities. A Compliance & Enforcement program inspects, audits, and oversees activities under the permit process. BRS also evaluates petitions for deregulation to ensure that products being considered for removal from regulation do not pose a threat to U.S. agricultural or environmental health.

Bio Online: http://www.bio.com/  
Bio Online, the most comprehensive and highly trafficked web resource for life sciences.

BioServe Space Technologies:  http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/BioServe
A NASA-sponsored Commercial Space Center located jointly at K-State and the University of Colorado - Boulder. Our focus is space life science research in the areas of biomedicine, biotechnology and agriculture.

Biotechnology Information Resource: 
http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic/ The Biotechnology Information Resource site is from the National Agricultural Library of the US Department of Agriculture – ARS. (Note site no longer being maintained -- suggest using  AgNIC Partnership on Agricultural Biotechnology http://agnic.umd.edu/ 

Biotechnology Research & Education Initiative -- BREI -- University of Kentucky
 http://www.ca.uky.edu/brei/   
science-based information regarding discoveries in agricultural biotechnology. BREI is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of research, Extension, and teaching professionals from the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky.

CAST (Council For Agricultural Science and Technology) Food and Agricultural Biotechnology Web Page. http://www.cast-science.org/cast/src/cast_top.htm

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition -- FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/biotechm.html
This is the official FDA website on food biotechnology. Features policy statements, news releases, and factual information.

Center for International Development at Harvard University/Biotechnology and Globalization: http://www.cid.harvard.edu/cidbiotech/index.html
The aim of this site is to undertake research and promote dialogue on biotechnology policy with specific reference to international development. Activities under this project are supported through a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.

Colorado State University. Transgenic Crops: An Introduction and Resource Guide. http://www.colostate.edu/programs/lifesciences/TransgenicCrops/
Nice site with clear explanations of techniques and issues around genetically modified crops.

Cultivos Transgenicos: Introduccion and Guia de Recursos. Website in Spanish offering information about transgenic crops from Colorado State University.

Field of Genes, Making Sense of Biotechnology in Agriculture. An innovative curriculum designed to boost students' enthusiasm and interest in the burgeoning field of biotechnology was developed through a partnership involving National 4-H Council, Monsanto The Agricultural Group, and Pioneer hi-Bred International. The curriculum was reviewed by leaders in industry, education, and environmental issues before production. If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the Field of Genes curriculum, please contact
scahill@fourhcouncil.edu.

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) Electronic Forum on Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture  To provide an open forum that will allow a wide range of parties, including governmental and non-governmental organizations, policy makers and the general public, to discuss and exchange views and experiences about specific issues concerning biotechnology in food and agriculture for developing countries. This will be done through a series of e-mail conferences, each lasting two months, on specific topics. Background documents and summary documents for these will be produced.

Federal Grain Inspection Service : GIPSA Programs: Rapid Test Performance Evaluation Program; Proficiency Program; StarLink™ (Cry9C) Testing Program, Sampling for Biotechnology-Derived Grains and Oilseeds; etc.

Florida Education Initiative on Agricultural Biotechnology, the University of Florida.
The Florida Education Initiative is a working group of scientists committed to objectively educating the public on agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified foods.

Food Safety Network - University of Guelph dept. of Plant Agriculture  Guelph, Ontario. Canada. FSnet, Agnet, and AnimalNet are (free) electronic communications tools to assist in risk analysis activities, to rapidly identify issues for risk management and communication activities, to promote awareness of public concerns in scientific and regulatory circles, and to exchange timely and current information for direction of research, diagnostic or investigative activities.

The GEO-PIE Project --  (Genetically Engineered Organisms - Public Issues Education Project) at Cornell Cooperative Extension was developed to create objective educational materials exploring the complex scientific and social issues associated with genetic engineering, to help readers consider those issues for themselves.

Information Systems for Biotechnology: http://www.nbiap.vt.edu/  
ISB resources are designed to serve the agricultural and environmental biotechnology community at large, including scientists, regulators, teachers, administrators, and the interested public. Through its affiliation with a land grant university and funding through the research, education, and extension arm of USDA, ISB provides a balanced view of the potential benefits and concerns of this powerful technology. Nice email newsletter!

International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology http://www.icgeb.trieste.it/biosafety/ A web section concerning biosafety issues is implemented on the ICGEB network. These web pages are totally dedicated to "Biosafety and risk assessment for the environmental release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)" with the aim of offering to Member States all the available information on biosafety concerns and proceedings world-wide and on the on-going process for adoption of a Biosafety Protocol. 

Iowa State University Office of Biotechnology, http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/

The Library of Crop Technology  is an educational environment conceived by Dr. Don Lee, associate professor in the NU Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. This environment presents unbiased, research-based information through lesson modules focused on plant genetics, genetic engineering, and biochemistry. These lessons are composed of text enhanced with images, animations, a hyper-linked glossary and quizzes. Extension educators, journalists, businesses, college professors and high school teachers from around the world have used these lessons.

Key Contacts and Internet Sites About Biotechnology - U. S. Department of State: 
This site has many links and phone numbers (1999).

Key Internet Sites on Biotechnology - USDA

National Academy of Sciences http://www.nas.edu/subjectindex/agr.html
Links to a good introductory site called "Designer Seeds",  a technical report called "Genetically Modified Pest-Protected Plants: Science and Regulation" and "Transgenic Plants and World Agriculture"

Office of Biotechnology - Iowa State University: http://www.biotech.iastate.edu/

Ohioline/GMO: http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/gmo/ Information on Genetically Modified Organisms from The Ohio State University.

Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology http://pewagbiotech.org/
The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology has been established to be an independent and objective source of credible information on agricultural biotechnology for the public, media and policymakers. Funded through a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts to the University of Richmond, the Initiative advocates neither for, nor against, agricultural biotechnology.

Purdue University: Agricultural Biotechnology, http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agbiotech/

The Science Controversies On-line: Partnerships in Education (SCOPE) project is promoting knowledge networking among natural scientists and among science learners exploring current scientific controversies. Our research partnership exemplifies the collaborations we seek to promote, combining expertise in natural science, pedagogy, technology, and classroom instruction from the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Washington, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Science Magazine. Follow the links to: Forums: Genetically Modified Food

The San Diego Center for Molecular Agriculture (SDCMA) is an interdepartmental and interinstitutional research center that comprises scientists from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and The Salk Institute for Biological Studies. It provides a focal point for studies on the molecular improvement of crop improvement and crop protection.

Transgenic Crops Colorado State University
The goal of this web site is to provide balanced information and links to other resources on the technology and issues surrounding transgenic crops (also known as genetically modified or GM crops). The site's authors are engaged in plant genetics research and teaching at Colorado State University. They receive no funds from companies involved in transgenic crop
development, nor are they affiliated with groups campaigning against such crops. Funding for the web site currently comes from a three-year grant by the United States Department of Agriculture under the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems program.

University of California -
http://ucbiotech.org
Statewide Biotechnology Workgroup, provides science-based information to the public on issues relating to the application of biotechnology to crops. This site offers a database of literature linked to the issues designed for locating published research relating to agricultural and environmental biotechnology.

University of California Seed Biotechnology Center
http://sbc.ucdavis.edu/Outreach/ The Biotechnology Center is a focal point for interaction between the seed industry and the research and educational resources of the University of California, Davis. It coordinates research to address problems of interest to the seed industry and provides continuing education in seed biology and technology. Its mission is to mobilize the research, educational and outreach resources of the University of California, in partnership with the seed and plant biotechnology industries, to facilitate discovery and commercialization of new seed technologies for agricultural and consumer benefit.

University of Maine: White Papers on the Impacts of Genetic Engineering on Society: http://www.umaine.edu/mainesci/Archives/White%20Papers/Biotechnology.htm 

University of Minnesota, BioTechnology Institute, http://www.bti.umn.edu/

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Biotechnology, http://www.biotech.unl.edu/

University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center: http://www.biotech.wisc.edu/

University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center: - UWBC is Wisconsin's catalyst to advance biotechnology research, education and industry for the benefit of society and the environment.

USDA Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology:- Biotechnology Regulatory Services
of the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service

USDA - Advisory Committee on Biotechnology & 21st Century Agriculture

USDA - Frequently Asked Questions on Biotechnology

Unified Biotechnology Website: http://usbiotechreg.nbii.gov/
U.S. Regulatory Agencies Unified Biotechnology Website. This website provides information about the U.S. oversight system for products of modern biotechnology. It includes information on the roles of the regulatory agencies and links to relevant statutes and regulations. The centerpiece of the website is a searchable database containing information on all genetically engineered crop plants intended for food or feed that have completed the recommended or required reviews for food, feed, or planting use in the United States.

Virginia Tech, Information Systems for Biotechnology, http://www.isb.vt.edu/

Virginia Tech Transgenic Crops http://filebox.vt.edu/cals/cses/chagedor/crops.html
Very good, comprehensive source of information on transgenic crops.

Biotech Opponents or Critics:

Alliance For Bio-Integrity: http://www.biointegrity.org/

Campaign to Ban Genetically Engineered Foods: http://www.netlink.de/gen/home.html

Center for Food Safety, www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Non-profit group that promotes organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture.

CropChoice.co, www.cropchoice.com
An alternative news and information source for American farmers and consumers.

Dig It Up: http://www.dig-it-up.uk.net/ 

FoodFirst, www.foodfirst.org/ This is the Web site for the non-profit Institute for Food and Development Policy.

Foundation on Economic Trends - Jeremy Rifkin, president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, is the author of seventeen books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment The Foundation on Economic Trends is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to examine emerging trends in science and technology and their impacts on the environment, the economy, culture and society.

Friends of the Earth http://www.foe.org/safefood/
This group discovered the contamination of taco shells with Starlink corn that was not registered for human consumption. 

From the Friends of the Earth Real Food Campaign, this U.K. site contains news, campaign & organizational information, and GM food briefings. http://www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/real_food/index.html  

Genetically Engineered Food Alert - Genetically Engineered Food Alert is a coalition of seven organizations united in their commitment to testing and labeling genetically engineered food.

Greenpeace Genetic Engineering Page (http://www.greenpeaceusa.org/ge/)
Greenpeace is the leading Ag Biotech opposition group in Europe and the USA. See also the Greenpeace True Food Campaign http://www.truefoodnow.org/

Organic Consumers Association - The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) promotes food safety, organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices in the U.S. and internationally. We provide consumers with factual information they can use to make informed food choices.

Network of Concerned Farmers: http://www.non-gm-farmers.com/index.asp

Sierra Club http://www.sierraclub.org/biotech/

The Campaign Devoted to the federal adoption of GE product labeling standards, the Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods site contains news, organizational information, and relevant links http://www.thecampaign.org/ 

Union of Concerned Scientists: Agriculture and Biotechnology Page - UCS is an independent nonprofit alliance of more than 100,000 concerned citizens and scientists. We augment rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world

Biotech Industry Proponents:

About Biotech: http://www.accessexcellence.com/AB/  
Basic information about how biotechnology works and how it is used. Good teachers' resources. Developed by Genentech, Inc. 

AGBIOS: http://www.agbios.com/default.asp Agriculture & Biotechnology Strategies Inc. is a Canadian company based in the Ottawa area that is dedicated to providing consulting expertise to the agricultural biotechnology industry, government departments and agencies, non-governmental organizations, and producer groups and associations. Website offers basic information about plants with novel traits, including genetically engineered crop species. We also provide other general agricultural biotechnology related information as well as links to related world-wide-web resources on this topic.

Biotechnology Industry Organization - (BIO) has more than 900 member companies and participates in biotech industry communications and lobbying efforts. 

Biotechnology Knowledge Center: http://www.biotechknowledge.com/
Monsanto's web site featuring fact sheets, speeches, etc.

checkbiotech.org  http://www.checkbiotech.org
checkbiotech.org is sponsored by Syngenta, a leading agribusiness and biotechnology company. However, information provided on the site comes from different sources and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Syngenta. Has a streaming video of Ingo Potrykus talking about vitamin A golden rice.

Council for Biotechnology Information: http://www.whybiotech.com/
The Council for Biotechnology Information is a coalition of seven leading companies with an interest in biotechnology, plus the industry trade association -- the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).  The Council’s goal is to make it easier for people to get information about biotechnology.

CropGen.org, www.cropgen.org United Kingdom group works to provide information that supports biotechnology to consumers and media.

DuPont -- Straight Talk about Biotechnology: www.dupont.com/biotech
Straight Talk provides information about biotechnology in an environment that encourages open discussion. The site includes a newsroom that is updated each day. Although Straight Talk is sponsored by DuPont, the site is "educational" not "commercial." DuPont products are neither promoted on nor available through it.

Genetic Engineering News http://www.genengnews.com/
On-line magazine about human, plant, and animal biotechnology industry news.

Hudson Institute: The Center for Global Food Issues: http://www.cgfi.com/  

International Academy of Life Sciences, www.plantpharma.org Scientific discussion of plant-made pharmaceuticals and industrial products. Includes news section and option to sign up for an email newsletter.

International Food Information Council (IFIC) http://ific.org/
IFIC's purpose is to bridge the gap between science and communications by collecting and disseminating scientific information on food safety, nutrition and health and by working with an extensive roster of scientific experts to help translate research into understandable and useful information for opinion leaders and ultimately, consumers. Supported primarily by the broad-based food, beverage and agricultural industries, it is unique in that it does not represent any product or company, nor does it lobby for legislative or regulatory action.

Tomorrow's Bounty  http://www.tomorrowsbounty.org/index.html
This web site is provided as a resource for producer-members of U.S. agricultural commodity organizations. Other visitors also are
welcome to browse this site to learn about crop biotechnology and the benefits of this agricultural science. 

Other Sites of Possible Interest

Biotech Dictionary - http://www.thebiotechdictionary.com

Genomics and Bioinformatics Resources --The providers of this site have accumulated hundreds of genomics-related bookmarks which they now share freely.  The eighteen (18) major categories at 123 genomics each contain dozens of links to bioinformatics- and genomics-related science news, research labs, databases, scientific societies, protocol guides, etc.  Examples of the category headings include: Microarrays, Molecular Pathways, Sequence Databases, Journals and Publications, and Genes and Proteins.

American Seed Trade Association: http://www.amseed.com/
List of grain handling facilities that have indicated a willingness to purchase, receive, and handle genetically enhanced corn that has not yet been approved for import into the European Union http://asta.farmprogress.com/

Ag BioTech InfoNet: http://www.biotech-info.net/index.html
Ag BioTech InfoNet covers all aspects of the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering in agricultural production and food processing and marketing. The focus is on scientific reports and findings and technical analysis, although the page also covers emerging issues of widespread interest, developments in the policy arena, and major media coverage. Ag BioTech InfoNet is sponsored by a consortium of scientific, environmental and consumer organizations, each of whom contribute ideas, content, and direction to the site.

Evelexa BioResources is dedicated to providing useful business and career-related information to people interested in the biotech venture creation process.  All resources on the website are free to registered members. The site is best known for the Entrepreneur's Guide to a Biotech Startup, a book which members may download.  The Career Services section features a resume database and job postings.  Startup companies are welcome to submit their business plans to receive constructive feedback and potentially help with recruiting or introductions to investors.  http://www.evelexa.com/index.cfm 

Kansas Bioscience Organization: http://www.kansasbio.org/
KansasBio is a unified voice representing the biosciences in Kansas. Across the human, plant, animal and industrial biosciences, KansasBio is focused on enhancing the business and research climate and working with leaders across the state to attract and retain bioscience talent, companies and funding.

Videos featuring farmers and experts discussing Biotech Crops reach media aggregators.

 Yahoo Genetically Modified Food Debate News Site
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/Science/Genetically_Modified_Food/

The National Public Radio in the United States is featuring a series of
nine 1-hour programs on biotechnology and genetic revolution. You can
listen to this program and also read some of the text on the Internet at

http://www.dnafiles.org

The site also has excellent links to other genetics sites and a bibliography.

You may want to listen to the seven-minute RealAudio file from program
9, "Plants, Animals & Transgenics: A Tomato By Any Other Name."

If you have the RealPlayer on your computer, choose "About the Programs,"
then "Plants, Animals & Transgenics," then "Hear the Program."

To download the free RealPlayer, go to http://www.realaudio.com.
(I thank Robert J. Ver Straeten of Ames, IA for sharing this information)

This list of biotechnology information sources is provided as a service. No endorsement of these sites is intended or implied.

last modified Oct.21, 2001