Converting ‘trade-offs’ to ‘trade-ons’ for greatly enhanced food security in Africa: multiple environmental, economic and social benefits from ‘socially modified crops’
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DOI: 10.1007/s12571-018-0796-1
Abstract: To address the issues of food insecurity within the context of land degradation, extreme poverty and social deprivation, this review seeks first to understand the main constraints to food production on smallholder farms in Africa.… read more here.
Keywords: socially modified; modified crops; multiple environmental; trade offs ... See more keywords
Genetically modified crops support climate change mitigation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2022.01.004
Abstract: Genetically modified (GM) crops can help reduce agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In addition to possible decreases in production emissions, GM yield gains also mitigate land-use change and related emissions. Wider adoption of already-existing GM… read more here.
Keywords: crops support; modified crops; climate change; support climate ... See more keywords
Analysis of biased language in peer-reviewed scientific literature on genetically modified crops
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ac1467
Abstract: Social, political, and economic forces may inadvertently influence the stance of scientific literature. Scientists strive for neutral language, but this may be challenging for controversial topics like genetically modified (GM) crops. We classified peer-reviewed journal… read more here.
Keywords: modified crops; genetically modified; stance; scientific literature ... See more keywords
Triple Helix Model of Innovation and the Politics of Genetically Modified Crops: Cases of Bt Cotton and Bt Brinjal in India
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DOI: 10.1163/15691497-12341443
Abstract: The construal of genetically modified ( GM ) crops is not just scientific or technological, but also inherently political. This article attempts to understand the implications of proprietary technologies in agriculture in India where two… read more here.
Keywords: modified crops; triple helix; genetically modified; model innovation ... See more keywords
The green economics of conventional, organic and genetically modified crops farming: a review
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DOI: 10.1504/ijge.2017.10003673
Abstract: There are many controversies about the relative performances of conventional farming (CF), organic farming (OF) and genetically modified crops farming (GMCF) technologies. This paper aimed to identify the overall best technology by reviewing the performances… read more here.
Keywords: modified crops; economics conventional; genetically modified; crops farming ... See more keywords
Potential Uses, Perceptions and Policy Issues of Genetically Modified Crops in Africa: A Case Study of Kenya
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DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.84.blfb1029
Abstract: Various genetic engineering techniques have been applied to develop genetically modified (GM) crops. These techniques have the greatest potential to address food insecurity and malnutrition problems in developing countries, for example, transgenic techniques have been… read more here.
Keywords: genetically modified; policy issues; modified crops; food ... See more keywords
The Ecotoxicology of Microbial Insecticides and Their Toxins in Genetically Modified Crops: An Overview
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416495
Abstract: The use of microbial insecticides and their toxins in biological control and transgenic plants has increased their presence in the environment. Although they are natural products, the main concerns are related to the potential impacts… read more here.
Keywords: genetically modified; ecotoxicology microbial; toxins genetically; insecticides toxins ... See more keywords