How to use the database

The database offers you different options for searching for information on biotech crops. Further details are available from the links below:

• Browse by Category
• Search all papers
• Full list of papers
• Keyword Search

Recommendation for new papers and feedback

The database is a "work in progress" and will be regularly updated with new publications. If you are aware of additional papers you believe should be added, we welcome your recommendations. We also welcome any feedback and suggestions for improvements.

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Browse by Category

The papers in the database have been sorted into three categories, listed here on the left hand side. Some papers appear in more than one category if they contain relevant information. Clicking a category opens a page listing papers relevant to that category. Clicking on one of the individual papers will provide the abstract or summary of the paper and a further link will open the full publication as a pdf file.

Search all papers

If you wish to search for studies relevant to an enquiry on a specific use type or pesticide type, in a particular country or region, or with a particular impact, use the search facility on the right hand side. Use the dropdown menus to select the category, impact, use type, pesticide type, countries and/or region you are interested in, then click on '>> Search'.

Clicking on one of the individual papers listed under Search Results, will provide the abstract or summary of the paper and a further link will open the full publication as a pdf file.

Full list of papers

If you wish to view all the papers in the database use the link on the right hand side. As before clicking on one of the individual papers will provide the abstract or summary of the paper and a further link will open the full publication as a pdf file.

Keyword Search

If you wish to carry out a general search for e.g. an author, this can be done by entering the word(s) or phrase in the box provided on the right hand side. This will search all text and papers and list the results.