Hungarian Academy of Sciences professor warns, in contrast to EFSA opinion, of impacts on biodiversity and industry pressure. Professor Darvas`s research on behalf of the Hungarian government into the effects of Monsantos insect-resistant maize led Hungary in January 2005 to impose a national ban on the crop, which is authorised for growing in the EU.</p><p><a href="http://www.saveourseeds.org/downloads/gp_pr_240505.pdf">Greenpeace: Scientist backs Greenpeace concerns on GM crops</a>