9780309082631: Environmental Effects of Transgenic Plants: The Scope and Adequacy of Regulation
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ISBN 10 : 0309082633 ISBN 13 : 9780309082631
Editeur : National Academies Press, 2002

Synopsis

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 involvement--and public confidence--in biotechnology regulation. And it looks to the future, exploring the potential of genetic engineering and the prospects for environmental effects.

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À propos de l'auteur

Committee on Environmental Impacts Associated with Commercialization of Transgenic Plants, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Research Council

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Éditeur
National Academies Press
Date d'édition
2002
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0309082633
ISBN 13 
9780309082631
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
342
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible