biotechnology is providing us with a wide range of options for how we can use agricultural and commercial forestry lands. the cultivation of genetically modified (gm) crops on millions of hectares of lands and their injection into our food chain is a huge global genetic experiment involving all living beings. considering the fast pace of new advances in production of genetically modified crops,...

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Objections to the current EU regulatory system on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in terms of high cost and lack consistency, speed scientific underpinning have prompted proposals for a more technology-neutral system. We sketch conceptual background notion ‘technology neutrality’ propose refined definition term. The proposed implies that technology neutrality is gradual multidimensional f...

Advances in modern biotechnology arc being increasingly applied to product development for improved hcalthcarc. agricultural outputs and environment. The biotechnology industry has become a multi-bi lli on dollar industry. The extensive usc of recombinant DNA (rONA ) technology in industry, oft en entail s release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment. There is a global ...

This article focuses on the disjuncture between regulatory problems generated by the rapid development of, and subsequent trade in crop GMOs, and the ability of existing mechanisms of international governance to manage human and ecological risks associated with the new technology. The article assesses the ways in which globalisation of economic activity is reconfiguring patterns of production, ...

The human population in Africa has undergone a rapid increase in the last decade and this, coupled with problems such as erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and agricultural pest problems, has resulted in severe food insecurity. Advanced agricultural technologies, including the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), could play a role in enhancing agricultural productivity in Africa. How...

Detection of GMO material in crop and food samples is the primary step in GMO monitoring and regulation, with the increasing number of GM events in the world market requiring detection solutions with high multiplexing capacity. In this study, we test the suitability of a high-density oligonucleotide microarray platform for direct, quantitative detection of GMOs found in the Turkish feed market....

A spirited debate on the pros and cons of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) began more than a decade ago and continues unabated to the present time. Scientists, politicians, farmers, seed company executives, food manufacturers, leaders of nongovernmental organizations, and food consumers have all joined the discussion. Many of the scientific and political issues related to GMOs were the sub...

Purpose. Analysis of the current state and experience on loop-mediated amplification (LAMP) use to detect genetically modified plants. Methods. Literature search analysis. Results. General information plants is provided. Despite wide distribution plants, attitude towards them in society continues remain somewhat wary. About 50 countries have introduced mandatory labeling GM feed products, provi...