Plant and agricultural biotechnology : achievements, prospects and perceptions

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sasson, Albert (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Monterrey, Mexico] : Coordinacion de Ciencia y Tecnologia , c2006
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Conventional agricultural biotechnology
  • 2. Genetically engineered plants and crops: definitions
  • 3. Transgenic crops
  • 4. Innovation prospects for advanced crop biotechnology
  • 5. Future of agricultural bio-industry
  • 6. Benefits of transgenic crops
  • 7. Potential hazards of transgenic crops
  • 8. Evaluation and management of risks associated with transgenic crop cultivation
  • 9. International regulations and trade disputes
  • 10. Traceability, labelling and transparency
  • 11. Coexistence of conventional, organic and transgenic crops
  • 12. Intellectual property protection: impact on the acceptance of transgenic crops
  • 13. Social acceptance of transgenic crops and foodstuffs derived from them
  • 14. Conclusions and prospects