ABSP - Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project The ABSP project has taken an integrated approach, combining applied research, product development, and policy development -- primarily biosafety and intellectual property rights (IPR) -- to help developing countries use and manage biotechnology.

Access Excellence Access Excellence, launched in 1993, is a national educational program that provides high school biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web.

ACPA - American Crop Protection Association ACPA promotes the environmentally sound use of crop protection products for the economical production of safe, high quality, abundant food, fiber and other crops.

Ag-West Biotech Ag-West acts as a catalyst, keeping lines of communication open between commercial interests and public research institutions such as the University of Saskatchewan, the National Research Council's Plant Biotechnology Institute and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

AgBioForum Magazine The purpose of AgBioForum is to provide unbiased, timely information and new ideas leading to socially responsible and economically efficient decisions in science, public policy and private strategies pertaining to agricultural biotechnology.

AgBioS - Agriculture & Biotechnology Strategies (Canada) Offers basic information about plants with novel traits, including genetically engineered crop species. Also provides other general agricultural biotechnology related information as well as links to related world-wide-web resources on this topic.

Ag BioTech Infonet Focuses on scientific reports and findings and technical analysis, although the page also covers emerging issues of widespread interest, developments in the policy arena, and major media coverage.

AgBiotechNet Provides easy access to information on subjects such as genetic engineering, in vitro culture, biosafety, intellectual property rights and other key issues in agricultural biotechnology.

AGCare - Agricultural Groups Concerned About Resources and the Environment AGCare represents Ontario's 45,000 growers of field and horticultural crops on agricultural pesticide use, crops biotechnology developments, and other related environmental issues.

Agency BATS- Biosafety Research and Assessment of Technology Impacts The Agency BATS is active in the acqusition, processing and communication of applications-oriented information and know-how in biotechnology.

Agri-Food Risk Management & Communication Provides current, generalized, public risk perception information about rapidly changing issues, culled from journalistic and scientific sources around the world and condensed into short items or stories that make up the daily postings.

BBSRC - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Councilr BBSRC is the UK's leading funding agency for academic research in the non-medical life sciences and is one of seven research councils established by Royal Charter in 1994.

BCH - Biosafety Clearing-House The BCH is a component of the CHM specific to the requirements for information transfer relevant to the operations of the Biosafety protocol.

Belgian Biosafety Server Focuses on scientific and regulatory aspects of biological safety along human activities carried out using pathogenic and/or genetically-modified organisms (GMOs).

BINAS - Biosafety Information Network and Advisory Service Works together with OECD towards a common resource on harmonization in biotechnology.

BioGuide An interactive guide to biotechnology support and regulations in the UK. BioGuide also includes up-to-date information on the UK's main trade associations, universities and European standards work for biotechnology.

Bioline Online Journal Biosafety This journal presents original research, reviews and discussion papers focused on the effects of novel organisms - genetically manipulated microorganisms, transgenic plants and animals and unmodified organisms which are alien to an ecosystem - on people and the environment.

BIOTECanada provide a unified voice for biotechnology in Canada in all our areas of expertise: advocacy, human resources, communications, and providing important services to the community.

Biotechnology and Development Monitor The mission of the Monitor project is to support and improve policy and decision making in the field of research, development, regulation and applications related to biotechnology relevant to developing countries.

Biotechnology: Food Security and Safety The fourth volume of an electronic journal of the US Department of State focused on food safety issues of biotechnology. Provides many informative articles on broader issues related to GMOs and extensive links to many other biotechnology sites.

BIO - Biotechnology Industry Organization A trade organization representing the global biotechnology industry. Media guide to biotechnology; press releases and industry news; government relations; Biotech food products list; Citizen's guide to biotechnology; Laws and policies; Bioethics.

BioTrack Online This page indicates the responsible Ministry/Agency of regulatory oversight for biotechnology products for each OECD member country, as well as indicating the relevant laws, regulations and/or rules, and contact points. Information is provided on commercialised applications e.g. commercial field planting, product approvals etc.

BRARGP - USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants The purpose of the BRARGP is to assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the safety of introducing into the environment genetically modified organisms, including plants, microorganisms, fungi, bacteria, viruses, arthropods, fish, birds, mammals, and other animals.

CamBioTec CamBioTec is an international network with the mission to facilitate biotechnology-based applications in the agri-food and environmental management fields of Latin America, by promoting a favorable environment for the development of the industry, and by increasing public awareness on the associated benefits and eventual risks.

Canada Food Inspection Agency - Plant Biotechnology Office This site is designed to provide the seed industry, and Canada's agri-food sector in general, with the most up-to-date information on the safety assessment of plants with novel traits, confined trials and unconfined releases.

Center for International Development at Harvard University The aim of this site is to undertake research and promote dialogue on biotechnology policy with specific reference to international development.

CGIAR Research Centers (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research ) CGIAR's mission is to contribute to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, and policy support. The CGIAR promotes sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources.

CIMMYT CIMMYT's research is organized into 21 global, regional, and frontier projects. The main activties undertaken in the global projects (G1-G8) concern maize and wheat breeding and genetic resources. The main product of these projects is improved seed.

CONABIA (National Advisory Committee on Agricultural Biosafety) Provides consultation and technical support to the Argentinean government on regulations concerning the introduction and environmental release of transgenic material.

Convention on Biological Diversity The Convention on Biological Diversity's objectives are "the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources."

Council for Biotech Information- "Biotech and You!" Biotech and You! is part of the Council for Biotechnology Information's commitment to provide you with reliable, timely information about something that is important to all of our lives: food biotechnology. Biotechnology promises to feed more people with more nutritious food and to help keep the Earth productive and healthy at the same time. Each month we will feature new articles that tell you more about how this interesting new tool is helping improve what we eat and how we grow it.

CSIRO: Genetic Engineering for Plant Improvement The goal of Genetic Engineering for Plant Improvement is to enhance plant performance and product quality through gene technology.

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center The not-for-profit Danforth Center is fully independent, a resource for all who are devoted to discovery and all who are committed to making available the critically needed knowledge of plant science that will sustain our planet for generations to come.

EFB Agri-Biotechnology (European Federation of Biotechnology) EFB's mission is to enhance and promote research in agri-biotechnology in all European countries.

EFB Task Group on Public Perceptions of Biotechnology The EFB Task Group's primary aim is to foster greater public awareness and understanding of biotechnology and to encourage public debate.

Electronic Journal of Biotechnology EJB Electronic Journal of Biotechnology is an international, scientific peer-reviewed journal edited exclusively in electronic format. EJB publishes review and research articles related to all areas of biotechnology; technical notes are also welcomed.

European Plant Biotech Network The European Plant Biotechnology Network provides information about modern research in the field of plant biotechnology funded by the European Commission.

FAB - Food Animal Biotechnology Center The central purpose of the Food Animal Biotechnology Center: to nourish a partnership which brings together the very best public- and private-sector scientists and managers in an environment conducive to excellence in research and training, and disseminate that information to where it is needed.

FAO - Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded in October 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.

Food Biotechnology Communications Network This website offers general information about food biotechnology and links to various organizations and individuals with greater expertise about specific topics.

Food For Our Future The Food and Drink Federation foodfuture programme aims to improve public understanding of genetic modification. The programme has initiated wider discussion of the technology – the perceived benefits and disadvantages as well as the ethical and moral concerns.

Future Harvest Future Harvest speaks for a network of nonprofit food and environmental research centres located around the world.

GMAC - Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee Oversees the development and use of innovative genetic manipulation techniques in Australia so that risks to workers or potential hazards to the community or environment associated with the genetics of manipulated organisms are identified and can be managed.

GrainGenes GrainGenes is a compilation of molecular and phenotypic information on wheat, barley, oats, rye, and sugarcane. The project is supported by the USDA/NAL Plant Genome Research Program and by the community of scientists who are providing the information and reasons to be interested in it.

IBI - Institute for Biotechnology Information Provides information on commercial biotechnology to organizations worldwide in a variety of formats, including databases, publications, and special studies. Provides Information Systems for Biotechnology with the Companies, State Contacts, and Biotechnology Centers databases.

ICGEB - International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), pursuing its mandate to promote the safe use of biotechnology world-wide, with special regards to the need of the developing world, has played, since its inception, an important role on issues related to biosafety and the sustainable use of biotechnology.

Info AgBiotech This Website is maintained by The Office of Biotechnology, Policy, Planning & Co-ordination Directorate of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Francais Integrated Plant Protection Center at Oregon State University This is a database of IPM resources.

International Field Test Web Sites A list of Web sites containing information about field tests in several countries. Provided by Ann Courtmanche at Rutgers University.

International Food Information Council: Food Biotechnology A nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. that provides reports, brochures, resources, and general information on food biotechnology to journalists, health professionals, educators, government officials, and consumers.

International Information Program: Global Issues on Biotechnology This site provides the US Government with information on agricultural biotechnology and is produced and maintained by the U.S. Department of State.

ISAAA - International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications The ISAAA facilitates the transfer of agricultural biotechnology applications from industrial to developing countries, counsels developing countries on the testing of biotech products, andassists in the implementation of biosafety and food safety regulatory procedures, the deployment of resistance genes, and with intellectual property rights.

ISB - Information Systems for Biotechnology ISB resources are designed to serve the agricultural and environmental biotechnology community at large, including scientists, regulators, teachers, administrators, and the interested public.

ISNAR - International Service for National Agricultural Research The ISNAR Biotechnology Service is supported by the Government of The Netherlands, through NEDA, the Government of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and, the Government of Japan's Official Development Assistance.

NABC - National Agricultural Biotechnology Council Founded in 1988 by the Boyce Thompson Institute in collaboration with Cornell University, Iowa State University, and the University of California-Davis, the NABC Council is composed of senior management of the major not-for-profit agricultural biotechnology research and/or teaching institutions in Canada and the U.S.

National Biotechnology Information Facility Provides access to and distribution of biotechnology data among researchers, and training in biotechnology. Active in developing new sources and types of biotechnology databases.

NCBE - National Center for Biotechnology Education The NCBE was the first biotechnology education centre in the world (predating Cold Spring Harbor's DNA Learning Center by a year) and it remains the only centre in Europe dedicated solely to biotechnology education at this level.

New Scientist: GM World The New Scientist's section dedicated to the debate around genetically modified foods.

OECD's Database of Field Trials A searchable database that includes records of field trials of genetically modified organisms which have taken place in OECD Member countries and contains data from other countries provided through UNIDO's BINAS. Summaries of the data are available.

On-Line Courses in Biotechnology Iowa State University's site for on-line courses in biology, including biotechnology.

PlanetRice.net Our mission is to aggregate the world wide rice industry and add value through clear presentation and communication of all things rice. We provide a place where industry business can present their own products and services to interested site users. We publish several opt in email newsletters, provide a message board service, a job market, classified advertising, highlighting of user content, and a variety of other features meant to enrich our visitors' experience.

Posilac 1 Step® Bovine somatotropin by Monsanto. POSILAC 1 STEP® bovine somatotropin was commercialized in February 1994 and has become the largest selling dairy animal health product in the United States. Supplementing dairy cows with small amounts of bovine somatotropin safely enhances milk production and serves as an important tool to help dairy producers improve the efficiency of their operations.

REDBIO/FAO A Technical Cooperation Network on Plant Biotechnology formed to accelerate the process of adaptation, generation, transfer, and application of plant biotechnology to contribute to the solution of crop production constraints and genetic resources conservation for the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region.

Rice-Wheat Consortium for the Indo-Gangetic Plains The consortium strives to form a network between national and international agricultural institutions to address the issues of productivity enhancement of rice and wheat in a sustainable manner.

The Royal Society - Genetically Modified Plants for Food Use Science is vital to the economic and social development of the UK and the Royal Society plays an important role in ensuring that the public and government appreciate its significance.

United Nations Environment Programme: International Register on Biosafety This Web site offers information from many sources on biosafety. It focuses on information useful in establishing a regulatory framework for the safe development, transfer, and application of biotechnology. It also provides links to other Web sites concerning biosafety, biotechnology, and biodiversity.

United States Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology Presents an overview of the activities of agencies primarily responsible for regulating biotechnology in the United States: the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

US EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics This site was created to allow more efficient public, governmental and educational access to the TSCA Biotechnology Program.

USDA National Agricultural Library Biotechnology Information Cen ter Provides access to agricultural biotechnology related information services and publications; Includes theory and techniques of genetic engineering, plant and animal genetics, monoclonal antibodies, single cell proteins, food processing, biomass applications, risk assessment, and bioethics; Provides reference and resource lists of newsletters, bibliographies, reports, Web sites, and patent information.

USDA Biotechnology Information This site describes the USDA's role in regulating and monitoring the use of biotechnology for agriculture.

USDA/APHIS Biotechnology and Scientific Services This page contains detailed information on how the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates the movement, importation, and field testing of genetically engineered plants and microorganisms through permitting and notification procedures.

US Food and Drug Administration: Biotechnology Information is supplied by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition on issues pertaining to bioengineered foods including announcements, education, policy statements, consultation procedures, and consumer information. World Food Prize The Nobel equivalent for food is awarded each year to individuals that improve the availability or the quality of food products and agriculture in an innovative way. The laureates of 1998, 1989 and 1987, and one co-laureate in 1996, were from India.