DEVELOPMENT OF NEW METHODS FOR SAFETY EVALUATION OF TRANSGENIC FOOD CROPS

Objective

The objective is to develop analytical and toxicological methodologies for food safety evaluation of transgenic tomatoes. Methods will be developed to detect potential secondary effects on plant metabolism and to assess the allergic potency of newly introduced proteins.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules › proteins
• engineering and technology › other engineering and technologies › food technology › food safety
• agricultural sciences › agriculture, forestry, and fisheries › agriculture

Programme(s)

• FP3-AIR - Specific research and technological development and demonstration programme (EEC) in the field of agriculture and agro-industry, including fisheries, 1990-1994

Topic(s)

• 411 - Consumer safety

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

DLO - STATE INSTITUTE FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

Address

P.o. Box 230
6700 AE Wageningen
Netherlands

Participants (4)

BIBRA International

United Kingdom

Address

Woodmansterne Road
SM5 4DS Carshalton

PLANT GENETIC SYSTEMS N.V.

Belgium

Address

Jozef Plateaustraat
9000 Gent

VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

Austria

Address

Gregor Mendel Str.
A1180 Tulin

VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL

Belgium

Address

Pleinlaan
1050 Sint-genesius-rode