Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Development
Published on 14. January 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
206 pages
978-1-349-56167-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book analyzes the impacts of current and possible future GM crop applications and shows that these technologies can contribute substantially to sustainable agricultural development and food security.
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Series
Edition
2016 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-349-56167-4 (9781349561674)
DOI
10.1057/9781137405722
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Person
Matin Qaim is Professor of International Food Economics and Rural Development at the University of Goettingen, Germany. He has over 20 years of research experience in countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He has published widely in academic journals and is member of various scientific and policy advisory committees.
Content
1. Introduction
2. Plant Breeding and Agricultural Development
3. Potentials and Risks of GM Crops
4. Adoption and Impacts of GM Crops
5. New and Future GM Crop Applications
6. GM Crop Regulation
7. The Complex Public Debate
8. Conclusions
2. Plant Breeding and Agricultural Development
3. Potentials and Risks of GM Crops
4. Adoption and Impacts of GM Crops
5. New and Future GM Crop Applications
6. GM Crop Regulation
7. The Complex Public Debate
8. Conclusions