Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture : Economics and Politics.

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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nelson, Gerald
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington : Elsevier, 2001.
Temas:
Food supply > Government policy.
Food > Biotechnology > Economic aspects.
Genetically modified foods > Economic aspects.
Aliments > Biotechnologie > Aspect économique.
Aliments transgéniques > Aspect économique.
Aliments > Approvisionnement > Politique gouvernementale.
Food > Biotechnology > Economic aspects
Food supply > Government policy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Part 1: Analysis of Current GMO Benefits and Costs; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. Traits and Techniques of GMOs; Chapter 3. The Economics of Technology Adoption; Chapter 4. GMO Adoption and Private Cost Savings: GR Soybeans at Bt Corn; Chapter 5. Simulation of World Market Effects: The 2010 World Market With and Without Bt Corn and GR Soybeans; Chapter 6. Cotton GMO Adoption and Private Profitability; Chapter 7. GMO Adoption and Nonmarket Effects.

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