Seeds of contention : world hunger and the global controversy over GM crops / Per Pinstrup-Andersen and Ebbe Schiøler.

  • Pinstrup-Andersen, Per.
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[2000], ©2000
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In recent years the media have reported on the increasing use of genetically modified crops in agriculture. This text focuses attention on the less discussed issues of the potential benefits of genetically modified crops for developing countries.

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Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2000], ©2000.

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xii, 164 pages ; 22 cm

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Contents

What is the debate all about? -- Agricultural research : making a difference in people's lives -- The expanding boundaries of research, risks, and benefits -- What is wrong with more of the same? -- The alternatives -- Can the poor benefit from genetic modified food? -- Who sets the agenda? -- Moving forward : Handle with care.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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    HD9000.5 2001P56s
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  • 0801868262