PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS, PROSPECTS AND PERCEPTIONS

Conventional agricultural biotechnology; Genetically engineered plants and crops: definitions; Transgenic crops; Innovation prospects for advanced crop biotechnology; Future of agricultural bio-industry; Benefits of transgenic crops; Potential hazards of transgenic crops; Evaluation and management o...

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Main Author: Sasson, Albert (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Mexico United Nation University 2006
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Summary:Conventional agricultural biotechnology; Genetically engineered plants and crops: definitions; Transgenic crops; Innovation prospects for advanced crop biotechnology; Future of agricultural bio-industry; Benefits of transgenic crops; Potential hazards of transgenic crops; Evaluation and management of risks associated with transgenic crop cultivation; International regulations and trade disputes; Traceability, labelling and transparency; Coexistence of conventional, organic and transgenic crops; Intellectual property protection: imapct on the acceptance of transgenic crops; Social acceptance of transgenic crops and foodstuffs derived from them.
Physical Description:444 pages 24 cm