Transgenic cultures: from the economic viewpoint

Autor: Mauricio Mosquera
Jazyk: Spanish; Castilian
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Revista Colombiana de Biotecnología, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 44-52 (2011)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0123-3475
1909-8758
Popis: The introduction of transgenic seeds for agricultural purposes poses modification to their production, due to the potential for reaching desired characteristics such as greater yield, this being fundamental in an economic environment characterised by open market conditions. However, acceptance of products resulting from genetic engineering is far from becoming a simple process; discussion relating to the predominance of private sector interests, the monopoly of knowledge and the safety of such seeds/food is currently in the spotlight. This article presents the main points of debate regarding adoption of transgenic cultures, contributing to discussion about this topic for Colombia.
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