Genetically modified crops have become a topic of great interest among
scientists, regulators, consumers, farmers, and politicians. Despite
their potential benefits, public hostility toward these crops is
causing dramatic changes to import/export policies, food safety
regulations, and agricultural practices around the world. GENETICALLY
MODIFIED ORGANISMS IN AGRICULTURE provides a comprehensive overview of
the subject and a balanced look at the costs and benefits of GMO
products.
Part I reviews the scientific, economic, and political issues relating
to the use of agricultural GMOs. Chapters cover specific applications,
regulatory concerns, import/export patterns, international trade
issues, and a discussion of future trends. Part II offers a unique
look at all sides of the GMO controversies, with short chapters
contributed by leading individuals with widely different perspectives.
Part III presents a more in-depth look at selected issues plus helpful
reference materials.
This book makes the latest information on GMOs accessible to all
interested parties, including students, laypeople, scientists,
activists, and professionals working in related fields.
* Additional detailed footnotes and references for the academic
* International contributions from the US, Europe and India
* Covers the perspectives of different groups involved in the
controversies: governments, environmental agencies, consumers,
industrial agencies and the developing world
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ISBN
9780125154222
Publisert
2008
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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