Leader in the GMO field
The state of South Australia is fast becoming an important centre for research into genetically modified crops. Last year genetically modified field peas and potatoes were trialled.
The University of Adelaide’s research programme included 600 transgenic wheat plants and 1,500 transgenic barley plants which were trialled at trathalbyn.
This year paddock trials are scheduled for genetically modified barley, wheat, indian mustard and canola. Most field work is reserved for genetically modified canola by Aventis Crop Science and Monsanto Australia.
Peter Langridge, professor of plant science at the University of Adelaide, urged a rational debate on GMO and said that the state of South Australia should resist calls for a moratorium..
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