Issues in Development and Adoption of Genetically Modified (GM) Wheats

There are several contentious issues remaining in the development of genetically modified (GM) wheats. This paper summarizes current knowledge and critical issues for commercialization including evolution of GM wheats, agronomic competitiveness, consumer acceptance, traits, regulatory issues, segregation, identity preservation, production and marketing risks, and discusses the marketing system likely to evolve.Funding from the research conducted in this project includes the North Dakota Grain Growers Association and a US Department of Agriculture IFAS project titled Institutional and Market Factors Influencing the Biotechnology Adoption in Northern Grown Crops and Oilseeds.Includes bibliographical reference