Genetically Modified Crops: Assessing Safety
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Author Description
Biotechnology has a significant impact on today's society both in medicine and in agriculture. As with all techniques, there is a necessity to ensure that new products introduced into the market place are safe; this book addresses some of the key advances that have been made in agrochemical biotechnology and the safety evaluation strategies that are being employed to ensure that the consumer is adequately protected. Genetically Modified Crops: Assessing Safety covers biotechnology's uses in agriculture, regulations on novel foods, and numerous case studies in safety evaluation, as well as addressing the issue of protein allergy. This is a book which will go a long way towards informing the current debate on the desirability of GM foods, and will be a useful reference for all those working in the field.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the safety evaluation strategies and regulatory frameworks necessary to ensure the consumer protection of genetically modified agricultural products. Keith T. Atherton provides a comprehensive overview of the intersection between biotechnology and modern agriculture, focusing on the rigorous testing required for novel foods. The text synthesizes current scientific advancements with the practical challenges of assessing long-term safety, specifically addressing concerns regarding protein allergenicity and public health standards.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Regulatory frameworks governing the introduction of novel foods into the global marketplace.
- Methodologies for safety evaluation in agrochemical biotechnology.
- Case studies analyzing the assessment of genetically modified crops.
- Scientific analysis of protein allergy risks associated with genetic modification.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a foundational reference for professionals and researchers operating within the agricultural biotechnology sector. Readers frequently note the technical clarity of the prose, which serves to inform the broader public debate on food safety through evidence-based analysis.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
CRC Press
ISBN-10:
0203212355
ISBN-13:
9780203212356
Science
Biotechnology
Agriculture
Food Safety
Crops
Technology & Engineering
Genetics
Agronomy
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