Genetically Modified Foods (Special Topics in Biology Series)

ISBN 10: 0321598458
ISBN 13: 9780321598455
Authors: Lisa A. Werner - Michael A. Palladino
Edition: 1
Release: 2009-07-15
Format: Paperback (48 pages)
List Price: $13.33
Tags: Science, General, Professional & Technical, Professional Science, Agricultural Sciences, Food Science

Book Description: Key Message: Human population growth, global climate change, and increased demand for water threaten the capacity of existing agriculture. Can genetic modification of plants and animals help humanity meet these challenges to world food security? In Genetically Modified Foods, Dr. Lisa Werner discusses molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolutionary biology and bioethics to explore the technology behind genetically modified organisms and their potential impact on society, including benefits such as increased yield, decreased environmental degradation and improved nutritional content and concerns such as food safety, oversight, ecological effects, animal welfare and impact on agricultural economics. Topics: Introduction, How Are Genetically Modified Organisms Created?, Evaluation and Regulation of GMOs, Current Applications of GMO Technology, Controversies Surrounding GMOs, Case Study: Controlling Insect Resistance to BT Cotton, Is There a Future for GMOs in Sustainable Agriculture?, Resources for Students and Educators Market: Intended for those in learning the basics of genetically modified foods.

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