| Author | : Pardeep Singh,Anwesha Borthakur,Aditya Abha Singh,Ajay Kumar,Kshitij K. Singh |
| Publisher | : Academic Press |
| Release Date | : 2020-11-20 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0128209453 |
| Pages | : 578 pages |
Policy Issues in Genetically Modified Crops: A Global Perspective contains both theoretical and empirical evidence of a broad range of aspects of GM crop policies throughout the world. Emphasizing world agriculture production and ethics of GM crops, the book balances insights into the various discussions around the use of GM crops, including soil health, effects on animals, environmental sustainability impact and ethical issues. This book will be useful for researchers in agricultural policy and economics, agricultural biotechnology, soil science, genetic engineering, ethics, environmental management, sustainable development and NGOs. Discusses ethics, varieties, research trends, and success stories of genetic modification Includes both crop production and human health impacts Compares and contrasts GM policies from around the world
| Author | : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Committee on Genetically Engineered Crops: Past Experience and Future Prospects |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Release Date | : 2017-01-28 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0309437385 |
| Pages | : 606 pages |
Genetically engineered (GE) crops were first introduced commercially in the 1990s. After two decades of production, some groups and individuals remain critical of the technology based on their concerns about possible adverse effects on human health, the environment, and ethical considerations. At the same time, others are concerned that the technology is not reaching its potential to improve human health and the environment because of stringent regulations and reduced public funding to develop products offering more benefits to society. While the debate about these and other questions related to the genetic engineering techniques of the first 20 years goes on, emerging genetic-engineering technologies are adding new complexities to the conversation. Genetically Engineered Crops builds on previous related Academies reports published between 1987 and 2010 by undertaking a retrospective examination of the purported positive and adverse effects of GE crops and to anticipate what emerging genetic-engineering technologies hold for the future. This report indicates where there are uncertainties about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other impacts of GE crops and food, and makes recommendations to fill gaps in safety assessments, increase regulatory clarity, and improve innovations in and access to GE technology.
| Author | : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Board on Life Sciences,Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources,Steering Committee on Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the Course |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Release Date | : 2008-06-30 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780309178525 |
| Pages | : 74 pages |
Many developing countries are exploring whether biotechnology has a role in addressing national issues such as food security and environmental remediation, and are considering whether the putative benefits of the technology-for example, enabling greater agricultural productivity and stability in the food supply-outweigh concerns that the technology might pose a danger-to biodiversity, health, and local jobs. Some policy leaders worry that their governments are not prepared to take control of this evolving technology and that introducing it into society would be a risky act. Others have suggested that taking no action carries more risk, given the dire need to produce more food. This book reports on an international workshop held to address these issues. Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the Course, organized by the National Research Council on October 24-25, 2004, in Washington, DC, focused on the potential applications of biotechnology and what developing countries might consider as they contemplate adopting biotechnology. Presenters at the workshop described applications of biotechnology that are already proving their utility in both developing and developed countries.
| Author | : P. B. Kavi Kishor |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN 10 | : 9811559325 |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : P. B. Kavi Kishor |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN 10 | : 9811558973 |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
| Author | : Felicia Wu,William Butz |
| Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
| Release Date | : 2004-08-13 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0833040510 |
| Pages | : 114 pages |
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.
| Author | : N.A |
| Publisher | : N.A |
| Release Date | : 2005 |
| ISBN 10 | : |
| Pages | : 329 pages |
Publishes interdisciplinary research on issues of Government and Policy with an international perspective. Committed to a broad range of policy questions, not just those related to government and public policy. Topics covered include nonstate agents, private-public collaboration, and NGOs (nongovernmental organisations). All areas of economic, social and environmental institutions, and policy are included. Disciplines from which papers are derived include political science, planning, geography, economics, law, sociology, and public administration.
| Author | : Robert Zeigler |
| Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
| Release Date | : 2019-10-09 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1486308090 |
| Pages | : 560 pages |
Population growth alone dictates that global food supplies must increase by over 50% in coming decades. Advances in technology offer an array of opportunities to meet this demand, but history shows that these can be fully realised only within an enabling policy environment. Sustaining Global Food Security makes a compelling case that recent technological breakthroughs can move the planet towards a secure and sustainable food supply only if new policies are designed that allow their full expression. Bob Zeigler has brought together a distinguished set of scientists and policy analysts to produce well-referenced chapters exploring international policies on genetic resources, molecular genetics, genetic engineering, crop breeding and protection, remote sensing, the changing landscape of agricultural policies in the world’s largest countries, and trade. Those entering the agricultural sciences and those who aspire to influence public policy during their careers will benefit from the insights of this unique set of experiences and perspectives.
| Author | : Alan M. Goldberg |
| Publisher | : Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Release Date | : 2020-10-27 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1421439344 |
| Pages | : 392 pages |
Silbergeld, Paul B. Thompson, Paul Willis, Sylvia Wulf
| Author | : Sakiko Fukuda-Parr |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Release Date | : 2012-04-27 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1136553843 |
| Pages | : 280 pages |
Whether or not to embrace GM technologies is a fundamental and politically charged question facing humanity in the 21st century, particularly in light of rapidly growing populations and the unknown future impacts of climate change. The Gene Revolution is the first book to bridge the gap between the naysayers and cheerleaders and look at the issues and complexities facing developing and transitional countries over decisions about GM in light of the reality of what is happening on the ground. The first part of the volume looks at the rise of GM crops, commercialization and spread of the technology and the different positions of the USA and the European Union on the GM question and the effect of global markets. The second part consists of country perspectives from Argentina, Brazil, China, India and South Africa, which provide insight into the profound challenges these countries face and the hard choices that have to be made. The final part takes the analysis a step further by comparing developing and transitional country experiences, and charts a future course for government policy on GM that supports growth, sustainability and equity for the many billions of people affected worldwide.
| Author | : Beiquan Mou,Ralph Scorza |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Release Date | : 2011-06-15 |
| ISBN 10 | : 1420093797 |
| Pages | : 364 pages |
As the world debates the risks and benefits of plant biotechnology, the proportion of the global area of transgenic field crops has increased every year, and the safety and value continues to be demonstrated. Yet, despite the success of transgenic field crops, the commercialization of transgenic horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, nuts, and or
| Author | : Peter Gruhn,Robert L. Paarlberg,Francesco Goletti,Montague Yudelman |
| Publisher | : Intl Food Policy Res Inst |
| Release Date | : 2000 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0896296385 |
| Pages | : 36 pages |