Gm Crops And The Global Divide
DOWNLOAD
Download Gm Crops And The Global Divide PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Gm Crops And The Global Divide book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page
Gm Crops And The Global Divide
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jennifer Thomson
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2021-01-20
Gm Crops And The Global Divide written by Jennifer Thomson and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-20 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Attitudes to GM crops continue to generate tension, even though they have been grown commercially for over 20 years. Negative sentiment towards their development limits their adoption in Western countries, despite there being no evidence of harm to human health. These unfounded concerns about genetically modified crops have also inhibited uptake in many countries throughout Africa and Asia, having a major impact on agricultural productivity and preventing the widespread cultivation of potentially life-saving crops. GM Crops and the Global Divide traces the historical importance that European attitudes to past colonial influences, aid, trade and educational involvement have had on African leaders and their people. The detrimental impact that these attitudes have on agricultural productivity and food security continues to be of growing importance, especially in light of climate change, drought and the potential rise in sea levels – the effects of which could be mitigated by the cultivation of GM and gene-edited crops. Following on from her previous books Genes for Africa, GM Crops: The Impact and the Potential and Food for Africa, Jennifer Thomson unravels the reasons behind these negative attitudes towards GM crop production. By addressing the detrimental effects that anti-GM opinions have on nutrition security in developing countries and providing a clear account of the science to counter these attitudes, she hopes to highlight and ultimately bridge this global divide.
Seeds Of Contention
DOWNLOAD
Author : Per Pinstrup-Andersen
language : en
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release Date : 2003-05-12
Seeds Of Contention written by Per Pinstrup-Andersen and has been published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-12 with Social Science categories.
In recent years the media have reported on the increasing use of genetically modified crops in agriculture. This text focuses attention on the less discussed issues of the potential benefits of genetically modified crops for developing countries.
Cultural Politics And The Transatlantic Divide Over Gmos
DOWNLOAD
Author : H. Stephan
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-12-15
Cultural Politics And The Transatlantic Divide Over Gmos written by H. Stephan and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-15 with Science categories.
Alongside other factors, cultural values and identities help to explain different regulatory frameworks for genetically modified organisms. This book uses insights from environmental history and sociology to illuminate the cultural politics of regulation in the US and the EU, with particular attention to public opinion and anti-GMO activism.
Public Engagement On Genetically Modified Organisms
DOWNLOAD
Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2015-07-07
Public Engagement On Genetically Modified Organisms written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-07 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The National Research Council's Roundtable on Public Interfaces of the Life Sciences held a 2-day workshop on January 15-16, 2015, in Washington, DC to explore the public interfaces between scientists and citizens in the context of genetically engineered (GE) organisms. The workshop presentations and discussions dealt with perspectives on scientific engagement in a world where science is interpreted through a variety of lenses, including cultural values and political dispositions, and with strategies based on evidence in social science to improve public conversation about controversial topics in science. The workshop focused on public perceptions and debates about genetically engineered plants and animals, commonly known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), because the development and application of GMOs are heavily debated among some stakeholders, including scientists. For some applications of GMOs, the societal debate is so contentious that it can be difficult for members of the public, including policy-makers, to make decisions. Thus, although the workshop focused on issues related to public interfaces with the life science that apply to many science policy debates, the discussions are particularly relevant for anyone involved with the GMO debate. Public Engagement on Genetically Modified Organisms: When Science and Citizens Connect summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop.
The Future Of Genetically Modified Crops
DOWNLOAD
Author : Felicia Wu
language : en
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Release Date : 2004-08-13
The Future Of Genetically Modified Crops written by Felicia Wu and has been published by Rand Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The world is now on the cusp of a new agricultural revolution, the so-called Gene Revolution, in which genetically modified (GM) crops are tailored to address chronic agricultural problems in certain regions of the world. This monograph report investigates the circumstances and processes that can induce and sustain this new agricultural revolution. The authors compare the Green Revolution of the 20th century with the GM crop movement to assess the agricultural, technological, sociological, and political differences between the two movements.
Genetically Modified Crops In Asia Pacific
DOWNLOAD
Author : Mao Chen
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2021-02-01
Genetically Modified Crops In Asia Pacific written by Mao Chen and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Meeting future food needs without compromising environmental integrity is a central challenge for agriculture globally but especially for the Asia Pacific region – where 60% of the global population, including some of the world’s poorest, live on only 30% of the land mass. To guarantee the food security of this and other regions, growers worldwide are rapidly adopting genetically modified (GM) crops as the forerunner to protect against many biotic and abiotic stresses. Asia Pacific countries play an important role in this, with India, China and Pakistan appearing in the top 10 countries with acreage of GM crops, primarily devoted to Bt cotton. Genetically Modified Crops in Asia Pacific discusses the progress of GM crop adoption across the Asia Pacific region over the past two decades, including research, development, adoption and sustainability, as well as the cultivation of insect resistant Bt brinjal, drought-tolerant sugarcane, late blight resistant potato and biotech rice more specific to this region. Regulatory efforts of the Asia Pacific member nations to ensure the safety of GM crops to both humans and the environment are also outlined to provide impetus in other countries initiating biotech crops. The authors also probe into some aspects of gene editing and nanobiotechnology to expand the scope into next generation GM crops, including the potential to grow crops in acidic soil, reduce methane production, remove poisonous elements from plants and improve overall nutritional quality. Genetically Modified Crops in Asia Pacific provides a comprehensive reference not only for academics, researchers and private sectors in crop systems but also policy makers in the Asia Pacific region. Beyond this region, readers will benefit from understanding how GM crops have been integrated into many different countries and, in particular, the effects of the take-up of GM cropping systems by farmers with different socioeconomic backgrounds.
The International Politics Of Genetically Modified Food
DOWNLOAD
Author : R. Falkner
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2006-11-15
The International Politics Of Genetically Modified Food written by R. Falkner and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-11-15 with Political Science categories.
Genetically modified food is at the heart of a new global conflict over how to govern risky technologies in an era of globalization. This timely collection brings together experts from the fields of IR, environmental studies, trade and law to examine the sources of international friction and to explore the prospects for international co-operation.
Genetically Modified Organisms In Developing Countries
DOWNLOAD
Author : Ademola A. Adenle
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2017-06-09
Genetically Modified Organisms In Developing Countries written by Ademola A. Adenle and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-09 with Law categories.
This book provides expertly written guidance on the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in developing countries, including recommendations about risk analysis and governance.
Gm Crops
DOWNLOAD
Author : Jennifer A. Thomson
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2006
Gm Crops written by Jennifer A. Thomson and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Agricultural biotechnology categories.
Genetically modified crops - are they monsters of nature or could they provide answers to some of our most pressing environmental concerns? Internationally respected microbiologist Jennifer Thomson takes us through the issues and concerns surrounding the development of genetically modified crops and their impacts on the environment. She explains how such crops are developed and assessed and discusses the likelihood of negative effects on biodiversity, pollen spread, and organic farming.
Genetically Modified Organisms And Regulations Concerning Biotechnological Products
DOWNLOAD
Author : Iraz Haspolat Kaya
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2020-01-28
Genetically Modified Organisms And Regulations Concerning Biotechnological Products written by Iraz Haspolat Kaya and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-28 with Business & Economics categories.
Today, the world’s population is growing, but the amount of arable land is decreasing. About 820 million people around the world are suffering from hunger. On the other side, agricultural mega-companies are making billions of dollars from growing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs grow faster and in greater numbers. This book investigates many concerns resulting from the demand for these products and the legal perspectives surrounding these products.