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Genetic Engineering in Agriculture - 2nd Edition by Miguel A Altieri (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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?
- Author(s): Miguel A Altieri
- 110 Pages
- Technology, Agriculture
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Book Synopsis
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?
Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .35 Inches (D)
Weight: .27 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 110
Genre: Technology
Sub-Genre: Agriculture
Publisher: Food First Books
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Miguel A Altieri
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2004
TCIN: 91479098
UPC: 9780935028935
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-0997
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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