This book reviews a wide-range of genetically modified (GM) crops to
understand how they are produced, the impacts on the agricultural
industry, and their potential for improving food security. The
production of GM crops has now become an invaluable asset in the
agricultural toolbox. With a significant portion of the world
suffering from hunger and poverty, this book examines how food
security can be achieved through GM crops. A wide variety of crops are
examined, from the earliest developments of GM tomatoes and potatoes
to recent interest in the development of low-cost, high yielding
biofuels, such as microalgae. Chapters also discuss the role of GM
crops in pest management and the consequential reduction in the use of
insecticides. Overall, this book provides an important synthesis of GM
crops from their commercial value to the agricultural industry, as
well as their potential for improving food security. This book will be
of great interest to students and scholars of agricultural
engineering, crop science, food biotechology, food security, and those
interested in food and agriculture and sustainable development more
broadly.
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Commercial, Ethical and Health Considerations
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781000728477
Publisert
2022
Utgave
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Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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