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Genes for Africa
Jennifer A. Thomson
其他書名
Genetically Modified Crops in the Developing World
出版Juta and Company Ltd, 2002
主題Nature / Environmental Conservation & ProtectionScience / BiotechnologyScience / Life Sciences / BotanyScience / Life Sciences / Genetics & GenomicsSocial Science / Developing & Emerging CountriesTechnology & Engineering / Agriculture / GeneralTechnology & Engineering / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science
ISBN19197135739781919713571
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=de8yWMM84PkC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Jennifer Thomson separates fact from fiction and explains why and how GM crops can help us combat poverty, starvation and disease in the developing world, in a safe and responsible way. She explains the technology and looks at the differences and similarities between genetic modification, conventional plant breeding, and natural processes such as cross pollination and mutations. There are chapters devoted to controversial issues such as food safety (for GM crops and organically grown food), patents labelling, regulations and controls, and a section dealing with frequently-asked questions. It ends with a focus on Africa and possible future developments in GM technology. Technical terms are explained and appendices provide additional information on testing for allergens, horizontal gene transfer, and international food safety assessment documents. For those who wish to explore the subject further, it also provides a list of more than 60 web sites dealing with issues related to the GM debate.