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Record Nr.

UNINA9910446325803321

Titolo

Environmental impact of genetically modified crops / / edited by Natalie Ferry and Angharad M.R. Gatehouse

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge, MA, : CABI, c2009

ISBN

1-282-07044-4

9786612070440

1-84593-430-X

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (440 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

FerryNatalie

GatehouseA. M. R

Disciplina

577.5/5

Soggetti

Transgenic plants - Environmental aspects

Food - Safety measures

Agricultural biotechnology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Contributors; Preface; I: Genetically Modified Crops: Three Chapters, Three Views; II: Agricultural Biotechnology: Risks, Benefits and Potential Ecological Impact; III: Global Perspectives; IV: The Future of Agriculture; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The genetic modification of crops is a subject of intense debate, and opinions are often strongly polarised. This book addresses the major concerns of scientists, policy makers, environmental lobby groups and the general public regarding this controversial issue.