Anderson, Clifton E.,
Biotech on the Farm: Realizing the Promise. Clifton E. Anderson. - Futurist, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 60, Health, 1522-323X; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Biotech on the Farm: Realizing the Promise, Sept./Oct. 2005; pp. 38-42.
"The promise of genetic engineering to conquer world hunger has not yet been realized. Researchers have produced genetically modified (GM) crops that are useful and interesting, but where are the high-yielding new varieties that were supposed to feed the masses? An element of fear has also crept into public consideration of genetic engineering's future. In the public's mind, genetic engineering's risks still outweigh its benefits--at least so far. In this time of environmental crisis, genetic engineering and other new technologies should be examined for possible flaws that indicate they might be environmentally hazardous or disruptive. On an ecological balance sheet, genetic engineering should be credited with both assets and liabilities." (FUTURIST) The author reviews the pros and cons of genetic engineering.
1522-323X;
Agricultural pests--Control
Crop yields
Food--Biotechnology
Food--Labeling
Food--Safety measures
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering--Risk assessment
Genetic engineering industry
Genetically modified foods
AC1.S5
050
Biotech on the Farm: Realizing the Promise. Clifton E. Anderson. - Futurist, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 60, Health, 1522-323X; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Biotech on the Farm: Realizing the Promise, Sept./Oct. 2005; pp. 38-42.
"The promise of genetic engineering to conquer world hunger has not yet been realized. Researchers have produced genetically modified (GM) crops that are useful and interesting, but where are the high-yielding new varieties that were supposed to feed the masses? An element of fear has also crept into public consideration of genetic engineering's future. In the public's mind, genetic engineering's risks still outweigh its benefits--at least so far. In this time of environmental crisis, genetic engineering and other new technologies should be examined for possible flaws that indicate they might be environmentally hazardous or disruptive. On an ecological balance sheet, genetic engineering should be credited with both assets and liabilities." (FUTURIST) The author reviews the pros and cons of genetic engineering.
1522-323X;
Agricultural pests--Control
Crop yields
Food--Biotechnology
Food--Labeling
Food--Safety measures
Genetic engineering
Genetic engineering--Risk assessment
Genetic engineering industry
Genetically modified foods
AC1.S5
050