Roundup Ready Wheat – An Overview Based on Advancements in the Risk Assessment of Genetically Engineered Crops

................................................................................................................................ 2 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3 Background on the U.S. Regulatory System for GE Crops ............................................. 3 Characterization of the Transgene and Transgenic Protein............................................ 4 Human Safety ....................................................................................................................... 6 Allergenicity ...................................................................................................................... 7 Unintended Adverse Effects.............................................................................................. 9 Environmental Issues ........................................................................................................ 11 Resistance Management ................................................................................................. 12 Gene Transfer............................................................................................................... 12 Resistance in Weeds not Related to Wheat.................................................................. 13 Conclusions ......................................................................................................................... 15 References ........................................................................................................................... 18 Table 1: Overlapping Spring and Winter Wheat................................................................. 25 Table 2: Recommendations for Risk Assessment of Roundup ReadyTM Wheat ............... 26