1. Unlocking Crop Biotechnology in Developing Countries––A Report from the Field
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Cohen, Joel I. and Paarlberg, Robert
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BIOTECHNOLOGY , *AGRICULTURE , *TRANSGENIC plants , *CROPS ,DEVELOPING countries - Abstract
Disputes continue to flare over acceptable safety standards for biotechnology products, and the potential for these technologies to address agricultural needs. Benefits have been documented for a limited number of genetically modified (GM) crops, however, official permission to plant GM seeds in developing countries has not been granted in most countries. Six country studies examined regulatory decision-making, efficiencies, and bottlenecks for GM crops. Building on these, a Conceptual Framework is proposed for implementing biosafety. The paper then highlights political, trade, and market issues external to the Framework, and concludes with recommendations to help unlock GM safety approvals. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2004
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