Author: Scott Allen NoltePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Efficacy and Economic Return on Investment for Conventional and Herbicide-resistant Corn and Soybean
Genetically Engineered Crops
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309437385
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 607
Book Description
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.
Adoption of Bioengineered Crops
Author: Jorge Fernandez-CornejoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bioengineered crops
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Use of crop biotechnology products, such as genetically engineered (GE) crops with input traits for pest management, has risen dramatically since commercial approval in the mid-1990s. This report addresses several of the economic dimensions regarding farmer adoption of bioengineered crops, including herbicidetolerant and insect-resistant varieties.
Sustainability of U.S. Soybean Production
Author: Council for Agricultural Science and TechnologyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural innovations
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
First Decade of Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States
Author: Jorge Fernandez-CornejoPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 143791103X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Ten years after the first generation of genetically engineered (GE) varieties became commercially available, adoption of these varieties by U.S. farmers is widespread for major crops. Despite the benefits, however, environmental and consumer concerns may have limited acceptance of GE crops, especially in Europe. This report focuses on GE crops and their adoption in the U.S. over the past 10 years. It finds that: (1) the pace of R&D activity by producers of GE seed has been rapid; (2) farmers have adopted some GE varieties widely and at a rapid rate and benefited from such adoption; and (3) the level of consumer concerns about foods that contain GE ingred. varies by country, with European consumers being most concerned. Illustrations.
Evaluation of Transgenic Corn (Zea Mays L.) Resistant to Both Glyphosate and Western Corn Rootworm (Diabrotica Virgifera Virgifera LeConte) in Michigan
Author: Kathrin SchirmacherPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Corn
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
1. IIRB-ASSBT Gemeinschaftskongress
Author: Influence of Glyphosate on Rhizoctonia Crown and Root Rot in Glyphosate-resistant Sugarbeet
Author: Kelly Anna BarnettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Glyphosate
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Weed Technology
Author: Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309170176
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Transgenic crops offer the promise of increased agricultural productivity and better quality foods. But they also raise the specter of harmful environmental effects. In this new book, a panel of experts examines: • Similarities and differences between crops developed by conventional and transgenic methods • Potential for commercialized transgenic crops to change both agricultural and nonagricultural landscapes • How well the U.S. government is regulating transgenic crops to avoid any negative effects. Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants provides a wealth of information about transgenic processes, previous experience with the introduction of novel crops, principles of risk assessment and management, the science behind current regulatory schemes, issues in monitoring transgenic products already on the market, and more. The book discusses public involvementâ€"and public confidenceâ€"in biotechnology regulation. And it looks to the future, exploring the potential of genetic engineering and the prospects for environmental effects.