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She asked whether this language suggests the plants should be observed for any 
abnormalities or unexpected results. The group agreed it did. Dr. Amtzen 
said the word "abnormality" is not used in the sense of pathology; rather the 
investigator would be looking for abnormalities in physiology. Dr. Scandalios 
felt the word "abnormalities" should not be stressed. He said in plants what 
might appear to be abnormal in some situations may actually be normal. He 
gave as an example the situation involving anther ears in com grown in green- 
houses. Corn rarely has anther ears in the field, however, com ccmmonly 
develops anther ears when grown in the greenhouse. To investigators unfamiliar 
with the growth characteristics of the plant, this might appear to be "abnormal." 
Dr. Tolin said this is an example of how the greenhouse response may differ 
fran the response in the field. She said many plants cannot be tested in the 
greenhouse for this reason. 
Dr. Amtzen suggested the second paragraph of item C-l should read as follows: 
"Specify plant monitoring procedures, frequency, types of data obtained." 
The working group agreed to this modification. 
Dr. McGarrity then called the attention of the working group to item C-2. I tan 
C-2 reads: 
"Provide data for field plot design on the following: 
"a. total area; 
"b. location: where, how many; 
"c. plot design: e.g., replication, row spacing, planting, border 
rows , etc . ; 
"d. name cultivar(s), if appropriate; 
"e. specify plant monitoring procedures: frequency; types of data 
to be obtained, including leaf, seed, fruit, or root characteristics; 
abnormalities such as diseases; insect population monitoring; collection 
of meteorological data etc.; types of data to be sought such as yield, 
resistance to stress, lodging, etc.; 
"f. specify monitoring of the vector and/or introduced DMA; and 
"g. specify access and security measures." 
Dr. Gartlarri asked if item C-2-b referred to geographical location. The working 
group agreed it did, and suggested the word "geographical" be added to item 
C-2-b. 
Dr. Pirone felt item C-2 should ask if any commercial crops are being grown near 
the testing area. Dr. Lacy said he would like to know the character and type of 
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