CHICAGO, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A type of genetically

modified wheat developed by Argentina's Bioceres Crop Solutions ( BIOX )

may be safely grown and bred in the United States, the

U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.

Additional steps, including field trials, are still needed

prior to commercialization of the wheat that is modified to

tolerate drought, industry group U.S. Wheat Associates said.