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Compatibility of Breeding Techniques in Organic Systems

IFOAM Working Group on New Plant Breeding Techniques (2017) Compatibility of Breeding Techniques in Organic Systems. Position Paper. IFOAM - Organics Intermnational, Bonn, Germany .

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Introduction
The rapid development of genetic engineering techniques is leading to a level of genetic disruption never experienced before. In order to safeguard organic integrity and to ensure organic food will continue to meet the highest consumer expectations in this challenging situation, IFOAM - Organics International is proposing a number of measures to be put in place to further fortify and enhance the organic sector’s available genetic resources.
This position paper provides clarity and transparency on the criteria used by the organic sector as to what breeding techniques are compatible with organic systems, which techniques to exclude, and definitions on what should be considered as genetic engineering and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We further differentiate between the criteria relevant for organic breeding as defined in the IFOAM – Organics International norms, versus the criteria for cultivars and breeds derived from nonorganic breeding programs regarding their compatibility for the use in commercial organic production and processing.
The following experts are members of the IFOAM Working Group on New Plant Breeding Techniques: Michael Glos, Monika Messmer, Gebhard Rossmanith, Gunter Backes, Michael Sligh, Adrian Rodriguez-Burruezo, Heli Matilainen, Andre Leu, Louise Luttikholt, Helen Jensen, Eric Gall, Chito Medina, Krishna Prasad, Kirsten Arp.


EPrint Type:Report
Keywords:IFOAM, Plant Breeding, breeding techniques, organic farming
Subjects: Values, standards and certification
Crop husbandry > Crop health, quality, protection
Research affiliation: Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Seeds and breeding > Plant breeding
International Organizations > International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements IFOAM
Deposited By: Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL
ID Code:33683
Deposited On:14 Aug 2018 16:54
Last Modified:15 Dec 2020 08:21
Document Language:English
Status:Unpublished
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed

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