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Genetic Engineering And Crop Protection: Future Prospects (Technical Insights)

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: Jun. 1, 2001


Table of Contents


Executive Summary

1. Introduction




2. Herbicide Tolerant Crops

2.1 Herbicide Tolerance by Selection

2.1.1 1,3,5-Triazines

2.1.2 Sethoxydim (Poast)

2.1.3 Sulfonylurea Tolerance

2.1.4 Imidazolinone Tolerance

2.1.5 Paraquat Tolerance

2.1.6 Aminotriazole Tolerance

2.2 Herbicide Tolerance Through Molecular Biology

2.2.1 Glyphosate (Roundup)

2.2.2 Glufosinate Tolerance

2.2.3 Bromoxynil Tolerance

2.2.4 Protoporphyrinogen Tolerance

2.2.5 2,4-D

2.2.6 Paraquat Tolerance




3. Insect Control

3.1 Bacillus thuringiensis-Derived Products

3.1.1 Patent Disputes

3.1.2 BollGard and Ingard Cotton

3.1.3 Bt Corn (European Corn Borer Tolerance)

3.1.4 Corn Rootworm Tolerance

3.1.5 Bt-Transformed Potatoes

3.1.6 Insect-Resistant Rice

3.1.7 Resistance to Bt Crops

3.2 Other Insect-Active Protein Genes

3.2.1 The vip3A(a) Gene

3.2.2 The Pht-toxin Gene

3.2.3 Protease Inhibitor Genes

3.2.4 Lectin Genes

3.2.5 a-Amylase Inhibitor Genes

3.2.6 Other Toxin Genes

3.2.7 Secondary Metabolism Genes

3.2.8 Gene Stacking

3.3 Nematode Resistance Genes

3.3.1 Protease Inhibitors

3.3.2 Pin Proteins

3.3.3 Nematode Antibody Genes

3.3.4 Cytotoxic Protein Genes

3.4 Transgenic Microorganisms

3.4.1 Viruses

3.4.2 Bacteria

3.4.3 Fungi

3.5 Transgenic Macroorganisms




4. Control Of Fungal, Bacterial And Viral Diseases

4.1 Fungal and Bacterial Resistance

4.1.1 Resistance Genes

4.1.2 Antifungal Protein Genes

4.1.3 Genes Controlling Enzymes Important in Secondary Metabolism

4.1.4 Calmodulin Defense Mechanism

4.1.5 Protection from Protein Inhibitors

4.1.6 Collaborative Research

4.1.7 Transgenic Potatoes

4.1.8 Transgenic Vines

4.1.9 Disease Control in Rice

4.2 Control of Viruses

4.2.1 Natural Resistance Mechanisms

4.2.2 Satellite Nucleic Acids

4.2.3 Pathogen Genome-Derived Resistance Genes (PGDR)

4.2.4 Replicase Genes




5. Regulation

5.1 Introduction

5.2 European Reactions

5.2.1 Environmental Lobbying

5.2.2 Monarch Butterflies

5.2.3 GM Oilseed Rape

5.2.4 GM Cotton

5.2.5 GM Corn

5.2.6 GM Potatoes

5.2.7 GM Sugar Beet

5.2.8 GM Soybean

5.3 Australian and New Zealand Reactions

5.4 South American Reaction

5.5 North American Reaction

5.6 Global Reactions




6. Companies Involved In GM Crops

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Monsanto

6.2.1 General

6.2.2 Company Activities

6.2.3 Products in Development

6.3 DuPont

6.3.1 Company Activities

6.3.2 Acquisitions and Agreements

6.3.3 Pioneer Hi-Bred International

6.4 AgrEvo

6.4.1 Company Activities

6.4.2 Acquisitions

6.4.3 Agreements

6.5 Rhône-Poulenc

6.5.1 Company Activities

6.5.2 Agreements

6.6 Novartis

6.6.1 Company Activities

6.6.2 Acquisitions

6.6.3 Agreements

6.7 Zeneca

6.7.1 Company Activities

6.7.2 Agreements

6.7.3 Mogen

6.8 Dow AgroSciences

6.8.1 Company Activities

6.8.2 Acquisitions

6.8.3 Agreements

6.9 BASF

6.9.1 Company Activities

6.9.2 Agreements and Acquisitions

6.10 Cyanamid (American Home Products)

6.10.1 Company Activities

6.10.2 Agreements

6.11 Other Companies

6.11.1 Bayer

6.11.2 Norsk Hydro

6.11.3 Genelabs Technologies




List of Tables

E.1 Commercial Plantings of Transgenic Crops—1998 (000 acres)




1.1 Applications to Market Plant GMOs Under Directive 90/220/EEC




2.1 The Affinity of Various Enzymes for Phosphoenolpyruvate and Glyphosate

2.2 Area of Conventional and Liberty Link Canola Grown in Canada (000’s hectares)




3.1 Proteinaceous Toxins Tested in Baculoviruses

3.2 Cyanamid Field Trials with AcMNPV-vEGTDEL-AaIT in Georgia in Cotton, 1995

3.3 Cyanamid Field Trials with AcMNPV-vEGTDEL-AaIT in Louisiana in Cotton, 1995

3.4 Cyanamid Field Trials with AcMNPV-vEGTDEL-AaIT in Georgia in Cotton, 1996

3.5 Cyanamid Field Trials with AcMNPV-vEGTDEL-AaIT in New Jersey in Cabbage, 1996




6.1 Commercial Plantings of Monsanto’s Transgenic Crops, 1998 (000 acres)

6.2 Monsanto’s Technology Fee Income ($ millions)




List of Figures

1.1 Number of Releases of Transgenic Crops in the US

1.2 Number of Petitions to the US EPA for Evaluation of Transgenic Crops

1.3 Averages for Transgenic Traits over Twelve Years of US EPA Petitions

Abstract

If you are involved in molecular biology research, applied research or competitive intelligence Genetic Engineering and Crop Protection: Future Prospects presents an extensive study of the field. This landmark Report unveils current and upcoming technologies, gauges public resistance, outlines industry leaders’ strengths and weaknesses, and includes key personnel and contact information. We pay particular attention to technologies and promising research expected to achieve disease and nematode control via genetic modification within 10 years.

Based on original work with primary sources, Genetic Engineering and Crop Protection: Future Prospects offers tremendous value. Imagine the expense of hiring experts to survey the GM field and produce these kinds of comparative results and rankings. A Report of this magnitude will guide key decisions from investments in R&D to product launches, joint ventures, and more.

Discover what the key players are up to and who will likely come out on top, including who’s:
  • Emphasizing R&D
  • Moving into niche markets
  • Investing $7 billion acquiring a seed company
  • Focusing on the seed business


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