GM Coexistence Experts In Melbourne

More than 200 experts on GM and non-GM coexistence will converge on Melbourne next week as part of the GMCC-09 conference.

Conference chair, Professor German Spangenberg, says GMCC-09 will provide an opportunity to showcase world-leading science on the development and implementation of coexistence frameworks.

“Coexistence between GM and non-GM crops will be considered across the entire agricultural supply chains,” said Professor Spangenberg.

“The conference will be a truly international experience, with confirmed speakers from over 20 countries.”

“This provides an excellent opportunity for the scientific community working in this area to share best-practice experiences and provide insights into how coexistence is handled across the world.”

“The conference will also include presentations from experts on coexistence in anticipation of new GM crop releases.”

Professor Spangenberg said that GMCC-09 will include speakers from across research, industry and policy.

“We are particularly excited to have attracted world-leading experts to cover a range of themes including the global status of coexistence, the socioeconomics of coexistence, managing coexistence in farming systems and the marketplace”.

For a full list of speakers or more information, visit the website www.gmcc-09.com