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Subject: References needed on biotechnology chemical dependency studies
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I need references to studies on the effects of biotechnology on chemical depend
ency. For example, in an article in LokNiti journal (July-Sept.1993), Nicanor
Perlas reported, "The experience of Malasian oil palm shows that tissue cultur-
ed crops are up to six times more prone to be attacked by insects and diseases.
Tissue culture can thus induce farmers to spray toxic chemicals more often to
protect their crops." Tissue culture is one form of biotechnology -- perhaps
one of the less invasive approaches, since it does not involve the rape of the
genome. Nonetheless, there seems to be some evidence that even tissue culture
may suppress the immune system of the resultant plants, and creates a genetic
biouniformity in which insect pests may thrive.
I need references to studies such as this, with commentary if convenient. I
would also like to get the address of Nicanor Perlas so I can correspond with
him. Thanks.
Patrick Madden