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Introduction
Transgenic acreage grows amid changing regulation
NRC recommends "bioconfinement" measures

Research update
Conventionally bred papaya still possible, even in California
UC researchers evaluating genetically engineered alfalfa
Pollinating honeybees studied

Perspective
World trade rules affect horticultural biotechnology

Research and reviews

Horticultural biotechnology faces significant economic and market barriers
Alston
High costs for R&D and regulatory approval as well as market resistance, small acreages and diverse varieties limit the scope for profitable investments in hort biotech.
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SIDEBAR: Transgenic produce slow to enter evolving global marketplace
Cook
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SIDEBAR: Diversity of horticultural biotech crops contributes to market hurdles
Bradford, Alston
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Despite benefits, commercialization of transgenic horticultural crops lags
Clark, Klee, Dandekar
Food crops are transformed for built-in pest control and delayed ripening, while flowers and ornamentals have improved colors, scents and life spans.
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SIDEBAR: Virus-resistant transgenic papaya helps save Hawaiian industry
Gonsalves
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SIDEBAR: Biotechnology expands pest-management options for horticulture
Gianessi
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SIDEBAR: Transgenic trap crops and rootstocks show potential
Driver, Castillón, Dandekar
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Consumer knowledge and acceptance of agricultural biotechnology vary
James
Telephone surveys reveal limited awareness and knowledge of agricultural biotechnology.
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SIDEBAR: Words matter
Herrmann, Warland, Sterngold
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SIDEBAR: Consumers purchase Bt sweet corn
James
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Regulatory challenges reduce opportunities for horticultural biotechnology
Redenbaugh, McHughen
New transgenic varieties must meet a bevy of requirements, often raising costs so that development for horticultural crops is uneconomical.
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SIDEBAR: IR-4 Project targets specialty crops
Holm, Kunkel
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SIDEBAR: China aggressively pursuing horticulture and plant biotechnology
Huang, Rozelle
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Public-private partnerships needed in horticultural research and development
Rausser, Ameden
Consortia of horticulture companies and university researchers can aid biotech product development; partners must respect academic freedom.
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Access to intellectual property is a major obstacle to developing transgenic horticultural crops
Graff et al.
Biotech crop developers must compile intellectual-property rights from myriad sources; a new group will improve IP access for public-sector research.
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SIDEBAR: Nonprofit institutions form intellectual-property resource for agriculture
Delmer.
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