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Genetically modified crops have become a topic of great interest among scientists, regulators, consumers, farmers, and politicians. In most cases the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur naturally in the species. Agricultural biotechnology agricultural economics basf bayer cropscience biosafety consumer preferences developing countries dupont environmental risks food labeling food safety food security friends of the earth genetic engineering genome editing gmos greenpeace green revolution health risks intellectual property rights iprs. The authors focus on issues in gmo production and world output, specifically the basic legislative regulations of modern biotechnology in the russian federation. This book is the second publication in the palgrave studies in agricultural economics and food policy series, and targets both professional and lay audiences. In retirement roger hull became involved in promoting the uptake of transgenic technology by developing countries as one approach to alleviating food insecurity.
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