Genetically Modified Crops and Agricultural Development

Informationen zum Autor Matin Qaim is Professor of International Food Economics and Rural Development at the University of Goettingen, Germany. He has over 20 years of research experience in countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He has published widely in academic journals and is member of various scientific and policy advisory committees. Klappentext This book analyzes the impacts of current and possible future GM crop applications and shows that these technologies can contribute substantially to sustainable agricultural development and food security. Zusammenfassung This book analyzes the impacts of current and possible future GM crop applications and shows that these technologies can contribute substantially to sustainable agricultural development and food security. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction.- 2. Plant Breeding and Agricultural Development.- 3. Potentials and Risks of GM Crops.- 4. Adoption and Impacts of GM Crops.- 5. New and Future GM Crop Applications.- 6. GM Crop Regulation.- 7. The Complex Public Debate.- 8. Conclusions.

Product details

• Authors: Matin Qaim
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2015
• EAN: 9781137405715
• ISBN: 978-1-137-40571-5
• No. of pages: 223
• Series: Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy; Palgrave Studies in Agricultur; Palgrave Studies in Agricultur; Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches