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Genetic Engineering in Agriculture The Myths Environmental Risks and Alternatives
by [Altieri, Miguel A.]
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Description
As debate rages over the costs and benefits of genetically engineered crops, noted agroecologist Miguel Altieri lucidly examines some of the issue's most basic and pressing questions:
- Are transgenic crops similar to conventionally bred crops?
- Are transgenic crops safe to eat?
- Does biotechnology increase yields?
- Does it reduce pesticide use?
- What are the costs to American farmers?
- Will biotechnology benefit poor farmers?
- Can biotechnology coexist with other forms of agriculture?
- What are the known and potential environmental and biological risks?
- What alternatives do we have to genetically modified crops?
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- Food First Books Brand
- Oct 1, 2004 Pub Date:
- 9780935028935 ISBN-13:
- 0935028935 ISBN-10:
- 110.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.02 in * 0.35 in * 5.1 in Dimensions:
- 0 lb Weight:
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