Is the German suspension of MON810 maize cultivation scientifically justified?
The paper examines the German government’s 2009 decision to suspend the cultivation of Bt maize variety MON810, focusing on the scientific justifications provided. It argues that the suspension was based on an…
Environmental impacts of genetically modified (GM) crop use 1996–2018: impacts on pesticide use and carbon emissions.
The paper evaluates the global environmental impacts of GM crops on pesticide use, focusing on herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant varieties. It finds that, from 1996 to 2020, the adoption of these GM technologies…
The impact of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in modern agriculture: A review
This article outlines the historical development and current state of genetic modification (GM) in plants, starting from early artificial selection practices to modern GM crops. It highlights the benefits of GM crops,…
Genetically modified cotton and sustainability.
This book discusses the potential of genetic modification (GM) in agriculture to enhance sustainability by addressing issues like crop protection and environmental constraints. GM crops, by introducing traits like pest or drought…
Genetically modified foods: A critical review of their promise and problems
This paper discusses the controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs), focusing on the benefits and potential risks associated with GM foods. While GMOs offer advantages for both producers and consumers, public concerns…
Genetically modified foods: safety, risks and public concerns—a review.
This study provides an overview of genetic modification technology, focusing on recombinant DNA technology and its applications in creating genetically modified (GM) or transgenic organisms. It highlights commercially grown transgenic crops like…
The global spread of crop pests and pathogens.
This study examines global patterns and trends in the spread of crop pests and pathogens, focusing on the factors influencing their redistribution. The study analyzes the saturation, or the extent to which…
Farm advisors amid the transition to Agriculture 4.0: Professional identity, conceptions of the future, and future-specific competencies
This paper examines how Greek farm advisors are adapting to the transition to Agriculture 4.0, focusing on changes in their professional identities and competency needs. The study reveals that advisors see Agriculture…
The Dawn of Everything: David Wengrow & the Late David Graeber On a New History of Humanity
This article discusses The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow, which challenges traditional narratives of human prehistory and questions established views on human nature and social organization. The authors…
Facebook Papers Show Employees Raised Concerns About Misinformation
This article examines how Facebook workers flagged concerns over the dissemination of false information and incendiary material on the site before and after the U.S. presidential election. Despite taking various actions, Facebook…
