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Genetically modified organisms in agriculture : economics and politics /

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Genetically modified crops have become a topic of great interest among scientists, regulators, consumers, farmers, and politicians. This title provides an overview of the subject, and looks at the costs and benefits of GMO products. It reviews the scientific, economic, and political issues relating...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Nelson, Gerald C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, ©2001.
Subjects:
Food > Biotechnology > Economic aspects.
Genetically modified foods > Economic aspects.
Food supply > Government policy.
Transgenic organisms > Economic aspects.
Organismes génétiquement modifiés > Aspect économique.
Aliments transgéniques > Aspect économique.
Aliments > Approvisionnement > Politique gouvernementale.
Aliments > Biotechnologie > Aspect économique.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Industries > Agribusiness.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Agriculture > Sustainable Agriculture.
Food > Biotechnology > Economic aspects
Food supply > Government policy
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Summary:Genetically modified crops have become a topic of great interest among scientists, regulators, consumers, farmers, and politicians. This title provides an overview of the subject, and looks at the costs and benefits of GMO products. It reviews the scientific, economic, and political issues relating to the use of agricultural GMOs.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 344 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780080488868
0080488862