Download or read book Baculovirus G n tiquement Modifi s en Vue D applications en Gestion Des Insectes Forestiers written by Canadian Forest Service. Science Branch and published by Canadian Forest Service. This book was released on 1997 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Canadian Forest Service has provided this document to encourage an exchange of views among members of the public and representatives of interested organizations regarding the following aspects of the R & D effort on baculoviruses of spruce budworm control: 1) the type of scientific experiments that occurred and may occur in the future; 2) the types of environmental risks associated with this application of genetic engineering technology; 3) the benefits to be derived from these applications in terms of forest insect management; and, an introduction to the Canadian regulatory system for biotechnology applications. Also, addresses are provided where further information may be obtained. Finally, this document is accompanied by a technical description of genetically modified baculoviuses.