Conclusion: Despite the current uncertainty over GM crops, one thing remains clear. This technology, with its potential to create economically important crop varieties, is simple too valuable to ignore. There are however, some valid concerns. If decisions must be based on credible, science-based information. Finally given the importance people place on the food they eat, policies regarding GM crops will have to be based on an open and honest debate involving a wide cross-section of society.
Subject:
genetically modified : GM genetic engineering gene DNA biotechnology transgene genome
Material : biotech
Serial Title : Pocket K
Publisher : ISAAA-SEAsia Center,
Publication Date : October 2000
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2000
BIC281
SEARCA Library
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