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2011

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This paper analyzes the capabilities of three different governance regimes for adequately handling uncertain and unknown effects of genetically modified (GM) crops. Adequate handling requires the development of sound procedures for identification of uncertainty and ignorance (U&I), reduction of U&I, decisions on how to treat irreducible U&I and monitoring of unexpected effects. The nature of U&I implies, however, that these procedures will be highly incomplete. Governance mechanisms that facilitate cooperative adaptation and communicative rationality are therefore needed. The three governance regimes (GRs) compared are: GM-crops are produced by private firms and these firms are made liable for harm (GR1); GM-crops are produced by private firms and the government decides whether the crops should be marketed (GR2); and GM-crops are produced and the government decides whether the crops should be marketed (GR3). The effect of bringing the civil society into the decision-making process is also analyzed. GR3 will be stronger in cooperative adaptation and communicative rationality than GR2. Public research organizations have fewer conflicts of interest with the government than private firms, and academic norms are important. Difficulties in proving harm and identifying the responsible firm will make GR1 weak in cooperative adaptation and communicative rationality.

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In this review, we provide an overview of the role of glucosinolates and other phytochemical compounds present in the Brassicaceae in relation to plant protection and human health. Current knowledge of the factors that influence phytochemical content and profile in the Brassicaceae is also summarized and multi-factorial approaches are briefly discussed. Variation in agronomic conditions (plant species, cultivar, developmental stage, plant organ, plant competition, fertilization, pH), season, climatic factors, water availability, light (intensity, quality, duration) and CO2 are known to significantly affect content and profile of phytochemicals. Phytochemicals such as the glucosinolates and leaf surface waxes play an important role in interactions with pests and pathogens. Factors that affect production of phytochemicals are important when designing plant protection strategies that exploit these compounds to minimize crop damage caused by plant pests and pathogens. Brassicaceous plants are consumed increasingly for possible health benefits, for example, glucosinolate-derived effects on degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Thus, factors influencing phytochemical content and profile in the production of brassicaceous plants are worth considering both for plant and human health. Even though it is known that factors that influence phytochemical content and profile may interact, studies of plant compounds were, until recently, restricted by methods allowing only a reductionistic approach. It is now possible to design multi-factorial experiments that simulate their combined effects. This will provide important information to ecologists, plant breeders and agronomists.

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Luserne (Medicago sativa L.) er ein fôrvekst med stort avlingspotensial, og tilpassa sortar greier seg godt i låglandet i Sør-Norge. Luserne krev god jordstruktur og høg pH i jorda for å trivast, og frøet må smittast med rett type bakteriekultur før såing. Nitrogenfikseringa kan bli høg der arten trivst. Fôrverdien er høgast på ungt stadium, og energiverdien går raskt ned med aukande stengelutvikling. Proteinverdien er generelt høg. Norsk foredlingsmateriale er meir hardført enn utanlandsk plantemateriale, og nye foredlingslinjer (LøLu9822, LøLu9823) har gjort det betre i forsøk enn sorten "Live". Linja LøLu9821 ser ut til å vera mest hardfør. I forskingsrådprosjektet "Engbelgvekstar - dyrking - klima" blir ulike lusernelinjer prøvt i utkanten av mulig dyrkingsområde, og dyrkingsteknikk til luserne blir nærmare undersøkt på Bioforsk-stasjonane Apelsvoll, Løken og Tjøtta.

2010