Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries

Advocates of the use of genetic engineering techniques in agriculture contend that this new biotechnology promises increased productivity, better use of natural resources and more nutritious foods. Opponents, on the other hand, are concerned about potentially adverse implications for the environment...

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Main Authors: Pohl Nielsen, Chantal, Robinson, Sherman, Thierfelder, Karen
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2000
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155918
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author Pohl Nielsen, Chantal
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description Advocates of the use of genetic engineering techniques in agriculture contend that this new biotechnology promises increased productivity, better use of natural resources and more nutritious foods. Opponents, on the other hand, are concerned about potentially adverse implications for the environment and food safety. In response to consumer reactions against genetically modified (GM) foods in some countries - particularly in Western Europe - crop production is being segregated into GM and non-GM varieties. This paper investigates how such changes in the maize and soybean sectors may affect international trade patterns, with particular attention given to different groups of developing countries.
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spelling CGSpace1559182025-11-06T07:19:32Z Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries Pohl Nielsen, Chantal Robinson, Sherman Thierfelder, Karen biotechnology environmental impact assessment genetic engineering international policies developing countries agriculture Advocates of the use of genetic engineering techniques in agriculture contend that this new biotechnology promises increased productivity, better use of natural resources and more nutritious foods. Opponents, on the other hand, are concerned about potentially adverse implications for the environment and food safety. In response to consumer reactions against genetically modified (GM) foods in some countries - particularly in Western Europe - crop production is being segregated into GM and non-GM varieties. This paper investigates how such changes in the maize and soybean sectors may affect international trade patterns, with particular attention given to different groups of developing countries. 2000 2024-10-24T12:42:48Z 2024-10-24T12:42:48Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155918 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Pohl Nielsen, Chantal; Robinson, Sherman; Thierfelder, Karen. 2000. Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries. TMD Discussion Paper 55. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155918
spellingShingle biotechnology
environmental impact assessment
genetic engineering
international policies
developing countries
agriculture
Pohl Nielsen, Chantal
Robinson, Sherman
Thierfelder, Karen
Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries
title Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries
title_full Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries
title_fullStr Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries
title_full_unstemmed Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries
title_short Genetic engineering and trade: panacea or dilemma for developing countries
title_sort genetic engineering and trade panacea or dilemma for developing countries
topic biotechnology
environmental impact assessment
genetic engineering
international policies
developing countries
agriculture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155918
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