Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology : Workshop Report Paperback / softback
by National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Board on Life Sciences, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Steering Committee on Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the C
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Many developing countries are exploring whether biotechnology has a role in addressing national issues such as food security and environmental remediation, and are considering whether the putative benefits of the technology-for example, enabling greater agricultural productivity and stability in the food supply-outweigh concerns that the technology might pose a danger-to biodiversity, health, and local jobs.
Some policy leaders worry that their governments are not prepared to take control of this evolving technology and that introducing it into society would be a risky act.
Others have suggested that taking no action carries more risk, given the dire need to produce more food.
This book reports on an international workshop held to address these issues.
Global Challenges and Directions for Agricultural Biotechnology: Mapping the Course, organized by the National Research Council on October 24-25, 2004, in Washington, DC, focused on the potential applications of biotechnology and what developing countries might consider as they contemplate adopting biotechnology.
Presenters at the workshop described applications of biotechnology that are already proving their utility in both developing and developed countries. Table of ContentsFront Matter1 Introduction2 Opportunities for Applying Biotechnology3 Challenges and Future Considerations in Realizing the GlobalPotential of Agricultural BiotechnologyReferencesAppendix A: Steering Committee BiosketchesAppendix B: Workshop AgendaAppendix C: List of Workshop Participants
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- Publication Date:30/07/2008
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:74 pages
- Publisher:National Academies Press
- Publication Date:30/07/2008
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- ISBN:9780309120777