Destruction of public and governmental experiments of GMO in Europe
The article documents instances of vandalism targeting GMO research in Europe, focusing on 80 such acts across France, Germany, the UK, and Switzerland, with additional examples from Italy and Belgium. It aims…
GM crop biosafety lab folds
The paper discusses the imminent closure of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Biosafety Outstation in Treviso, Italy, due to financial issues. The outstation, which focused on studying pathogen-resistant…
Government regulation and public opposition create high additional costs for field trials with GM crops in Switzerland
The paper evaluates the additional costs associated with field trials of GM crops in Switzerland, considering the impact of government regulations and public opposition. It finds that for every Euro spent on…
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…
Yield trends are insufficient to double global crop production by 2050
This paper discusses the global need to double crop production by 2050 to meet demands from population growth, dietary shifts, and biofuel consumption. It examines the yield growth rates of four key…
