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Source: James, C. and A.F. Krattiger. (1996) Global Review of the Field Testing and Commericializaton of Transgenic Plants, (1986 to 1995: ISAAA
Approvals denoted with (A), without a superscript, indicates that the crop is cleared for growing on a commercial basis and for use as food or feed in a particular country or group of countries. Applications that have been approved for limited clearence are denoted with (A) and a superscript, with a footnote to indicate the specific limitation. The data indicate the status as of mid 1996.

 
Crop Trait Company (Year Approved for Sale)
Tobacco (A) Herbicide tol. (bromoxynil) SEITA (1995)
Canola/oilseed rape (A)[4] Herbicide tol. (glufosinate)& Pollination control PGS (1996)
Chicory (A)[4] Herbicide tol. (glufosinate)& Pollination control Bejo Zaden (1995)
Cotton oil (A)[4] Herbicide tol. (glyphosate) Monsanto (1996, UK only)
Soybean (A)[5] Herbicide tol. (glyphosate) Monsanto (1996)
Tomato (A)[5] Delayed ripening tomato Zeneca (1995)
Canola/rapeseed(P) Herbicide tolerance AgrEvo
Canola/rapeseed(P)[7] Male sterility/Herbicide tolerance PGS
Canola/rapeseed(P)[7] Herbicide tolerance AgrEvo
Corn/maize(P) Insect resistance & herbicide tolerance Ciba
Corn/maize(P) Insect resistance Bt Ciba
Corn/maize(P) Herbicide tolerance AgrEvo
Corn/maize(P) Herbicide tolerance Pioneer Hi-Breed
Corn/maize(P) Insect resistance Monsanto
Soybean(P) Herbicide tolerance Monsanto
Tomato (P) Delayed ripening Zeneca
Tomato (P)[7] Delayed ripening Calgene
Tomato (P)[7] Delayed ripening Zeneca

 

[1] A = Approved; P = Pending; tol. = tolerance

[2] For feed and fiber use only.

[3] Feed use only.

[4] For breeding purposes only.

[5] Import of product only.

[6] Feed use only, import of product only.

[7] Application under food law of UK.


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